Troubleman/Journeyman Line Worker - SHIFT

PPL Corporation • Lake Ariel, PA • 1d ago

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

PPL Electric Utilities is hiring for qualified Troublemen. This is a "shift worker", union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Primary responsibilities for these jobs include, investigation and resolution of trouble calls, voltage abnormalities on transmission and distribution systems associated with but not limited to PPL facilities.

Proof of Journeyman Lineworker certificate required.

The successful completion of a written and physical assessment is required to be considered for these positions. More information regarding testing will be provided via email upon resume review and candidate selection.

Successful candidates must meet a 30-mile residency requirement from their respective work location within six (6) months of start date.

The locations we are hiring for will be in the following regions; specific service center locations will be provided later in the hiring process OR at time of offer.

Lehigh/Northeast Region

Central/Susquehanna Region

Harrisburg/Lancaster Region

All invitations for testing and interviews will be sent via email

Responsibilities

Performs all the direct duties of the Journeyman Lineman-FS.

Patrols transmission and distribution systems locating and correcting trouble. Investigates customer inquiries.

Makes recommendations for crewing and equipment required to make temporary and/or necessary repairs.

Answers alarms and performs necessary work to protect company's equipment

Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications

Successfully passing the EEI CAST test or its replacement.

Satisfactory performance as Journeyman Lineman-FS and successful completion of the Journeyman Lineman's units of instruction.

Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's license within six (6) months.

Working knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used to perform the above duties.

Working knowledge and adherence to the provisions of the Safety Rules applicable to work performed.

Thorough knowledge of the company's Energy Control system.

Working knowledge of computer-based systems pertaining to the job.

Ability to interpret sketches, diagrams, and specifications.

Ability to direct other employees.

Strength and endurance to perform the above duties.

INDPPL

Successfully passing the EEI CAST test or its replacement.

Satisfactory performance as Journeyman Lineman-FS and successful completion of the Journeyman Lineman's units of instruction.

Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's license within six (6) months.

Working knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used to perform the above duties.

Working knowledge and adherence to the provisions of the Safety Rules applicable to work performed.

Thorough knowledge of the company's Energy Control system.

Working knowledge of computer-based systems pertaining to the job.

Ability to interpret sketches, diagrams, and specifications.

Ability to direct other employees.

Strength and endurance to perform the above duties.

INDPPL

Performs all the direct duties of the Journeyman Lineman-FS.

Patrols transmission and distribution systems locating and correcting trouble. Investigates customer inquiries.

Makes recommendations for crewing and equipment required to make temporary and/or necessary repairs.

Answers alarms and performs necessary work to protect company's equipment

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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