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I worked here as my first job in field, they hired me and didn't tell me what the salary was until after I agreed, which it ended up being about 40k starting not bad for someone with minimal experience but the work load got heavier and heavier and they didn't hire anyone else and when they did, they didn't stay. Then your role starts to change and they try and save the company pennies on your personal time. They give you a company phone you're always expected to answer "on call rotations" is 15 hours a day, 7 days a week on top of traveling to the south offices 1 week a month so you get 1 travel week, 2 on call weeks and then one normal week and then pushy supervisors will ask questions about your personal life, health and history. I had one tell me how I should be taking my prescription medication and it was not the same way the doctor recommended clearly this person was smarter than my healthcare provider. HR also will make promises that they won't carry out like offering free education and then when you ask about it, it's crickets and we don't actually offer that. So why would someone from HR say they did in an email?? 

All I can say is if you're going to work here, go in get your experience and then go somewhere that understands work life balance. That won't harass you off the clock and after hours

I started at PPS fresh out of lineman school and it was the only job I could find in the Utility Field. With my education and experience they started my pay off a little higher than some of my other coworkers, which I really appreciated.
Management was always very easy to work with, it was one of the only companies I’ve ever worked for that I truly felt cares for their employees. When my son was born, I took a week off and they paid me for that time and didn’t even make me use up any personal days! What I find invaluable is you get to work first hand with all the big players in the public utility industry like NYSEG, RG&E, UI, Eversource, and Central Hudson and are able to make connections and contacts within those companies for future employment opportunities. Those companies even hire people from PPS quite often! You get a company vehicle and gas card and they buy you boots every year. Supervisors don’t micro manage you as long as you keep up with your work. It really is a laid back place. I highly recommend PPS to anyone looking for a way into utility work or just looking for a laid back job with good benefits. 

PPS is a great place to work! Keep in mind, the job takes place outdoors so if you don't like being outside, don't bother. Me, I love it! Every day is different and you get to see and experience of kind of things. It's never boring. Management is great and if you do your job, don't complain, and perform, they leave you alone but they still make you feel like you're part of the team. The pay is good and yes, if it rains you can't work but they always try to make up for it in overtime if they can. Complete benefits including dental and 401k. In Stray we have to use our own vehicle (they tell you up front so I don't know what that other reviewer was talking about) and they compensate you for mileage. The mileage includes maintenance and not just gas. If you do the math, you'll see that they actually give you more money than you need for gas. They also give you $100 a year for safety boots (great deal!) and have incentive programs just for working safe. They like to hire and promote from within so I like the feeling that I'm not stuck in one place. Your job is what you make of it. Do your job well and they'll reward you. Overall it's a great company. I love my job!

Working here could be amazing or it could be a nightmare depending on the department you work in and who ends up being your manager. Overall, one thing I can say is that this company was very disorganized and chaotic. In some departments, things were very well managed but that was only because the specific managers tried their hardest to make it that way. Even in those cases, there was very little support beyond those managers so it kind of turns into cliques where certain people are being taken care of and others outside of that department may be dealing with a nightmare. The guys in the big offices don’t usually know much about how disorganized it can seem as you get down to the lesser roles and there is a serious  problem with communication in this company. I would recommend only if this company could learn to effectively communicate across the board no matter which department or office/location and if they could learn to ensure that there is basic organization within the company so that everyone is aware of everyone’s roles, expectations, and responsibilities.

I've been with PPS going on 15 years+. As a growing company, there has been 'growing pains' but that's to be expected when experiencing very high growth and the work that it demands (something new happening while current work needs to be maintained). All the while there has always been entry-level type work which I think accounts for some of the poor reviews here; fewer people rise to the occasion and are willing to go through 'first steps' and leave lasting impressions towards promotions. Early on in my career here, I was an individual who seldom called out, always on time, and my work quality met and exceeded expectations. Seeing that potential, those ahead of me grew me within the company as they grew (and as the company grew). As a young company we're always learning and there's room for mistakes and things that need improvement; but nothing out of the ordinary. I feel valued as an employee and look forward to the future here.

Working for PPS was a pleasure. Each you were given a new route and place to work. Every day was different and had its own troubles to conquer. The job keep your busy and motivated to accomplish more. I learned the entire basics of meter reading and installing amr upgrades. I learned the basics of natural gas and how to handle and be around it. Throughout the day I watched for maintenance issues and reported them I reported utility theft. I did new customer turn ons and service shutoffs. I submitted monthly billing information for billing.
The management was organized and efficient and made sure you had whatever you needed, whenever you needed it. They were always willing to help you out, correct you if needed and teach you new ways and techniques. The co-workers were fun to be around and work with. There was a common goal and all were set out to achieve it. The hardest part of the job would be getting in to peoples homes to get an actually reading. The most enjoyable part of the job was accomplishing goals and being able to problem solve.

From the time someone is on-boarded at PPS, you gain an understanding of how serious the company takes the mission of Safety, Quality, Trust. The knowledgeable HR team introduces you to fundamental ideas of working for PPS, ensuring you have what you need to get started. The HR team, as well as Supervisory staff, consistently act in the best interest of each employee, and take concerns seriously. The training available is more than adequate for all job roles, and OQs and other credentials are monitored closely to stay current. The fieldwork may be challenging at times, there are some long days, hot in summer; may have customer issues to address; but there is always a mindset to keep all employees safe, well equipped, and satisfied in their roles. Management recognizes a job well done, and seeks 'promotable' employees all the time! Competitive pay and benefits for the area in which you’re located, and company has generous 401(k) matching. Vacation time is accrued, which is not an unusual practice. If you enjoy utility contracting work, you’ll love it, and you’ll go far!

Funny, they had people in charge of electrical division that knew nothing about electric!! Worked outside in dangerous conditions, sometimes forced by management against normal protocol. Poison ivy and ticks in the summer and walking through ice and snow in the winter. Pay was not great and to get even a quarter raise they expect the world and then some! If you get a string of bad weather then don't expect to work which means no money, gone several weeks without hitting even 25 hrs. Use your own vehicle , lousy reimbursement for mileage, your car will take a beating. Oh and holding meeting all the time to talk about nonsense and little cheap & cheesy company bbq's to make u think they actually care about their employees! Meh. The only way this job could be good is if you make less than 9.00 p/hr and/or need to lose 25 lbs.

PPS gives you an opportunity to prove your worth, nothing is handed to you like some of the previous reviews whined about. It’s a labor intensive job that can be extremely dangerous if you cut corners. The harder you work the better you will be rewarded in terms of raises and advancement. If you are fine with doing the bare minimum and collecting a paycheck then you will spend a long time at the pay rate you got hired at. Safety is paramount at PPS, and you can look forward to being inspected daily on your job to ensure you aren’t cutting corners. I recommend this job to everyone I know that is looking for work, there’s nothing better than working outdoors and making good money.

Entry level position that is ultimately a dead end but can provide a 40 hrs work week and salary if in need. Not the job to apply for if you are looking for longevity, improvement and upward mobility. Management does not provide support to employees and treat technicians and workers as replaceable, resulting in a culture where it is as if all employees are temp agents filling temporary roles, before moving on. It is rare for employees to be here long term. 

THIS COMPANY COULD POBBILY HAVE A LOT OF POTENTIAL BUT IS ULTIMATELY HELD BACK BY THE CULTURE WHERE THE TECHNICIANS AND WORKERS ARE TREATED AS DISPOSABLE AND NOT THE GLUE THAT HOLDS IT TOGETHER. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Electrical inspector 24 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Meter reader 11 salaries reported	$21.27 per hour
Truck driver 12 salaries reported	$32.42 per hour
Field inspector 2 salaries reported	$30.00 per hour
Mechanic 22 salaries reported	$53.09 per hour

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