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 into our Lineworker Apprenticeship Program. This is a 4-year paid apprenticeship. 

This program includes approximately eight (8) weeks of training at PPL's training center in Allentown to be followed by on-the-job training at the successful candidate's designated service center/work location (to be determined through the hiring process).   Successful candidates must attend all eight (8) weeks of training - time off is not permitted during this time frame. 

This is a "shift worker", union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).  

This is a union position within PPL.  The successful candidates will become a member of IBEW Local 1600.  The starting hourly rate for this position is $36.052.

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

We are currently looking for qualified candidates in the regions listed below. Specific Service Center locations will be shared once candidates are selected to move forward in the hiring process and are invited for testing. 

• Lehigh/Northeast 
• Harrisburg/Lancaster
• Central/Susquehanna 

Successful completion of a physical and written assessment is required for these positions.  Details will be provided upon review and selection of candidates.

All invitations for testing and interviews will be sent via email.

The start date for this apprenticeship class will be Monday July 20th. 

Responsibilities

Performs semi-skilled labor at any work location on de-energized overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities to prepare the employee for entrance into the Journeyman Lineworker Apprenticeship Program.

1. Performs all the direct duties of the Groundhand-FS.
2. Assists higher classifications on de-energized overhead and underground work.This includes climbing and framing de-energized poles as well as pulling and placing of distribution and transmission type cables in de-energized areas.
3. Drives CDL vehicles (excluding high-reach equipment over 100 feet) and operates auxiliary mounted equipment, operates bucket trucks, line trucks, trenchers, skid loaders and material handling equipment such as forklifts under de-energized conditions only.
4. Performs work from self-supporting structures of any height.  Erects and performs work from scaffolds, spiders or similar support devices.
5. Performs basic rigging such as moving or placing poles, transformers, switching devices, structures and other transmission and distribution equipment.
6. Performs paperwork associated with the job duties.
7. Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications

1. Successfully passing the PPL Skilled Trades Test or its replacement.
2. Motor vehicle operator's license and the ability to obtain a CDL license within six (6) months of start date.
3. General knowledge of materials, tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance work.
4. Intelligence adequate to observe conditions, follow instructions and learn methods including basic computer-based applications pertaining to the job.
5. Strength and endurance to perform the job duties.
6. Ability to adhere to the safety rules applicable to the work performed.
7. Ability to obtain respirator certification.

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