Service Tech Entry

PPL Corporation • Upper Allen Township, PA

9d • $32

About The Position

This position is located at PPL's West Shore 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 $31.832

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the EEI CAST Test or its replacement
• Ability to understand and apply applicable information contained in, but not limited to, the following: Meter Department instructions Electronic Facilities Database Maps and Primary Operating Maps Safety Rule Book
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Ability to Understand and implement instructions
• Make minor decisions
• Perform moderately strenuous labor over sustained periods outdoors
• Understand simple arithmetic and have the ability to read and write
• Contact customers and general public in courteous and tactful manner
• Neat in dress and appearance
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment (supplied flame resistance clothing when required)
• Ability to recognize hazardous conditions and make use of assigned safety equipment to prevent accidents.

Responsibilities

• Contacts customers having overdue accounts by delivering customer notices.
• Records on pertinent forms, meter and customer data required for customer and other accounting records.
• 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.
• Operates light truck, passenger or four-wheel drive vehicle in the performance of duties, complying fully with applicable governmental laws and regulations.
• Performs miscellaneous duties, such as: reading meters in accordance with Company’s procedures, and inspects meters.
• Delivers literature/informational material to customers, complying fully with applicable provisions of US Postal Laws and Regulations.
• Observes Servicemen in the performance of their duties.
• Uses a computer for job training and daily job completion.
• Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees