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PPL Corporation Service Tech Entry in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Company Summary Statement

PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

Overview

This position is located at PPL's Lancaster Service Center. This is a union position. The successful candidate will be a member of IBEW Local 1600.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $30.905

Responsibilities

  1. Contacts customers having overdue accounts by delivering customer notices.

  2. Records on pertinent forms, meter and customer data required for customer and other accounting records.

  3. Observes and reports hazardous wiring conditions, diversions or metering irregularities, building renovations and other factors affecting conditions of use or rate classification for correction by customer or company.

  4. Operates light truck, passenger or four-wheel drive vehicle in the performance of duties, complying fully with applicable governmental laws and regulations.

  5. Performs miscellaneous duties, such as: reading meters in accordance with Company’s procedures, and inspects meters.

  6. Delivers literature/informational material to customers, complying fully with applicable provisions of US Postal Laws and Regulations.

  7. Observes Servicemen in the performance of their duties.

  8. Uses a computer for job training and daily job completion.

  9. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identitiy and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

Basic Qualifications

  1. High school education or equivalent.

  2. Successful completion of the EEI CAST Test or its replacement

  3. Ability to understand and apply applicable information contained in, but not limited to, the following:

  4. Meter Department instructions

  5. Electronic Facilities Database Maps and Primary Operating Maps

  6. Safety Rule Book

  7. Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

  8. Ability to

  9. Understand and implement instructions

  10. Make minor decisions

  11. Perform moderately strenuous labor over sustained periods outdoors

  12. Understand simple arithmetic and have the ability to read and write

  13. Contact customers and general public in courteous and tactful manner

  14. Neat in dress and appearance

  15. Wears Personal Protective Equipment (supplied flame resistance clothing when required)

  16. Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and make use of assigned safety equipment to prevent accidents.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identitiy and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

Basic Qualifications

  1. High school education or equivalent.

  2. Successful completion of the EEI CAST Test or its replacement

  3. Ability to understand and apply applicable information contained in, but not limited to, the following:

  4. Meter Department instructions

  5. Electronic Facilities Database Maps and Primary Operating Maps

  6. Safety Rule Book

  7. Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

  8. Ability to

  9. Understand and implement instructions

  10. Make minor decisions

  11. Perform moderately strenuous labor over sustained periods outdoors

  12. Understand simple arithmetic and have the ability to read and write

  13. Contact customers and general public in courteous and tactful manner

  14. Neat in dress and appearance

  15. Wears Personal Protective Equipment (supplied flame resistance clothing when required)

  16. Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and make use of assigned safety equipment to prevent accidents.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Contacts customers having overdue accounts by delivering customer notices.

  2. Records on pertinent forms, meter and customer data required for customer and other accounting records.

  3. Observes and reports hazardous wiring conditions, diversions or metering irregularities, building renovations and other factors affecting conditions of use or rate classification for correction by customer or company.

  4. Operates light truck, passenger or four-wheel drive vehicle in the performance of duties, complying fully with applicable governmental laws and regulations.

  5. Performs miscellaneous duties, such as: reading meters in accordance with Company’s procedures, and inspects meters.

  6. Delivers literature/informational material to customers, complying fully with applicable provisions of US Postal Laws and Regulations.

  7. Observes Servicemen in the performance of their duties.

  8. Uses a computer for job training and daily job completion.

  9. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

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