Telecommunications Technician (Entry Level)
- PPL Corporation
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Full Time
Company Summary Statement
Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
Rhode Island Energy, a PPL Services company, is hiring an Entry-Level Telecommunications Technician. In this role, youll install, maintain, and troubleshoot systems like two-way radios, microwave, fiber optics, SCADA, and metering equipment. Youll also support communication gear in vehicles, tower sites, and facilitieswhile interpreting technical diagrams and maintaining accurate documentation.
Responsibilities
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime.
+ Required to be part of technician on-call rotation.
+ Required to work in all types of weather.
+ Required to work with outside vendors.
+ Perform other miscellaneous duties assigned by the supervisor.
+ Install, construct, configure, modify, operate, test, troubleshoot and maintain various types of
electronic / electrical systems and equipment including wireless (two-way radio / microwave), Fiber optics, SCADA, and metering.
+ Install, Maintain and troubleshoot communication equipment associated with fleet vehicles, communication tower sites and company facilities
+ Interpret technical diagrams, instructions, and scope documents. Maintain and produce various detailed, legible and accurate documentation
+ Safely and effectively use all tools/equipment assigned or required.
+ Attend and satisfactorily complete training in multiple types of electronic/electrical systems, equipment and procedures
Qualifications
**Required Qualifications**
+ Minimum of an associates degree in engineering from ABET accredited program
+ Must Have or obtain technical certification (e.g. FCC General Class License; PCIA or APCO Technician Certificate; CET Journeyman Certificate w/Communications endorsement; or equivalent) within 12 months of hire date.
+ Must obtain DOT medical card within 12 months of hire date.
+ Must Be willing and able to advance to the position of Senior Technician.
+ Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot using simple and complex test equipment, schematics, logic diagrams and instruction manuals.
+ Demonstrate mechanical aptitude for fine work.
+ Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
+ Provide an acceptable means of off-hour contact.
+ Must Possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle operator's license.
**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**
+ Must be in good physical condition to drive and work in all weather conditions.
+ Must be able to climb stairs and ladders; may be required to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, or squat for extended periods of time; may be required to work at heights exceeding 100ft.
+ May be required to lift and carry items up to fifty (50) pounds.
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**Required Qualifications**
+ Minimum of an associates degree in engineering from ABET accredited program
+ Must Have or obtain technical certification (e.g. FCC General Class License; PCIA or APCO Technician Certificate; CET Journeyman Certificate w/Communications endorsement; or equivalent) within 12 months of hire date.
+ Must obtain DOT medical card within 12 months of hire date.
+ Must Be willing and able to advance to the position of Senior Technician.
+ Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot using simple and complex test equipment, schematics, logic diagrams and instruction manuals.
+ Demonstrate mechanical aptitude for fine work.
+ Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
+ Provide an acceptable means of off-hour contact.
+ Must Possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle operator's license.
**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**
+ Must be in good physical condition to drive and work in all weather conditions.
+ Must be able to climb stairs and ladders; may be required to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, or squat for extended periods of time; may be required to work at heights exceeding 100ft.
+ May be required to lift and carry items up to fifty (50) pounds.
\#RIE
\#INDRIE
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime.
+ Required to be part of technician on-call rotation.
+ Required to work in all types of weather.
+ Required to work with outside vendors.
+ Perform other miscellaneous duties assigned by the supervisor.
+ Install, construct, configure, modify, operate, test, troubleshoot and maintain various types of
electronic / electrical systems and equipment including wireless (two-way radio / microwave), Fiber optics, SCADA, and metering.
+ Install, Maintain and troubleshoot communication equipment associated with fleet vehicles, communication tower sites and company facilities
+ Interpret technical diagrams, instructions, and scope documents. Maintain and produce various detailed, legible and accurate documentation
+ Safely and effectively use all tools/equipment assigned or required.
+ Attend and satisfactorily complete training in multiple types of electronic/electrical systems, equipment and procedures
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.
Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
Rhode Island Energy, a PPL Services company, is hiring an Entry-Level Telecommunications Technician. In this role, youll install, maintain, and troubleshoot systems like two-way radios, microwave, fiber optics, SCADA, and metering equipment. Youll also support communication gear in vehicles, tower sites, and facilitieswhile interpreting technical diagrams and maintaining accurate documentation.
Responsibilities
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime.
+ Required to be part of technician on-call rotation.
+ Required to work in all types of weather.
+ Required to work with outside vendors.
+ Perform other miscellaneous duties assigned by the supervisor.
+ Install, construct, configure, modify, operate, test, troubleshoot and maintain various types of
electronic / electrical systems and equipment including wireless (two-way radio / microwave), Fiber optics, SCADA, and metering.
+ Install, Maintain and troubleshoot communication equipment associated with fleet vehicles, communication tower sites and company facilities
+ Interpret technical diagrams, instructions, and scope documents. Maintain and produce various detailed, legible and accurate documentation
+ Safely and effectively use all tools/equipment assigned or required.
+ Attend and satisfactorily complete training in multiple types of electronic/electrical systems, equipment and procedures
Qualifications
**Required Qualifications**
+ Minimum of an associates degree in engineering from ABET accredited program
+ Must Have or obtain technical certification (e.g. FCC General Class License; PCIA or APCO Technician Certificate; CET Journeyman Certificate w/Communications endorsement; or equivalent) within 12 months of hire date.
+ Must obtain DOT medical card within 12 months of hire date.
+ Must Be willing and able to advance to the position of Senior Technician.
+ Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot using simple and complex test equipment, schematics, logic diagrams and instruction manuals.
+ Demonstrate mechanical aptitude for fine work.
+ Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
+ Provide an acceptable means of off-hour contact.
+ Must Possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle operator's license.
**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**
+ Must be in good physical condition to drive and work in all weather conditions.
+ Must be able to climb stairs and ladders; may be required to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, or squat for extended periods of time; may be required to work at heights exceeding 100ft.
+ May be required to lift and carry items up to fifty (50) pounds.
\#RIE
\#INDRIE
**Required Qualifications**
+ Minimum of an associates degree in engineering from ABET accredited program
+ Must Have or obtain technical certification (e.g. FCC General Class License; PCIA or APCO Technician Certificate; CET Journeyman Certificate w/Communications endorsement; or equivalent) within 12 months of hire date.
+ Must obtain DOT medical card within 12 months of hire date.
+ Must Be willing and able to advance to the position of Senior Technician.
+ Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot using simple and complex test equipment, schematics, logic diagrams and instruction manuals.
+ Demonstrate mechanical aptitude for fine work.
+ Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
+ Provide an acceptable means of off-hour contact.
+ Must Possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle operator's license.
**Working Conditions/Physical Requirements**
+ Must be in good physical condition to drive and work in all weather conditions.
+ Must be able to climb stairs and ladders; may be required to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, or squat for extended periods of time; may be required to work at heights exceeding 100ft.
+ May be required to lift and carry items up to fifty (50) pounds.
\#RIE
\#INDRIE
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Required to work a reasonable amount of planned and emergency overtime.
+ Required to be part of technician on-call rotation.
+ Required to work in all types of weather.
+ Required to work with outside vendors.
+ Perform other miscellaneous duties assigned by the supervisor.
+ Install, construct, configure, modify, operate, test, troubleshoot and maintain various types of
electronic / electrical systems and equipment including wireless (two-way radio / microwave), Fiber optics, SCADA, and metering.
+ Install, Maintain and troubleshoot communication equipment associated with fleet vehicles, communication tower sites and company facilities
+ Interpret technical diagrams, instructions, and scope documents. Maintain and produce various detailed, legible and accurate documentation
+ Safely and effectively use all tools/equipment assigned or required.
+ Attend and satisfactorily complete training in multiple types of electronic/electrical systems, equipment and procedures
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.
Job ID: 480855693
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025
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