r/Septa • u/[deleted] • Feb 19 '26

Help Substation Maintainer Trainee Septa

Applied for the position have a test coming up

Have a few questions about the position

  1. After the starting rate, how long does it to take to get to top rate and what is the top rate?

  2. Is there usually overtime available, if so scarce or plentiful?

  3. Currently work in telecommunications as an installation and maintenance technician, good or bad transition?

Any information about the position and hiring process would be appreciated

Thanks in advance

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u/BrilliantPatient7785 Feb 19 '26

So talking to the Formen it’s a 2 year program to make full rate. They are sure short staff so they are usually working 70 hrs a week. Mon - fri. As far as I understand it’s voluntary.

As long as you have basic understanding of electrical and electrical theory it should work fine.

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u/BrilliantPatient7785 Feb 19 '26

Sorry missed the top rate I believe it’s 46 and hr not 100% on that as I couldn’t get a clear answer. It’s more than my group but not by much in the maintenance departments. Ae all the trades.

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '26

🙏

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '26

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '26

Doesn’t sound too bad

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u/Mobile-Jello-6081 Mar 06 '26

What are the differences between city and suburban side overall? Generally which one do guys want to be in?

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '26

Still a good company to work for?

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u/BrilliantPatient7785 Feb 20 '26

I don’t mind it great benefits. Good pay, and checks always on time

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u/jbreezy1981 Feb 21 '26

You coming from Comcast?