General Servicer

American Electric Power • Elk City, OK

1d • $59 - $59

About The Position

Assist in the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate vehicles associated auxiliary equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Journeyman Lineman certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the service territory.
• Must have the ability to climb and work at heights.
• Must have the ability to communicate with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
• Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation.
• 40 hours per week with overtime and travel as required.
• Must be available for overtime callout including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Open and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment.
• Climb poles or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles.
• Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.
• Installs pole hardware and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices.
• Cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
• Use rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work up to 15 KV.
• Perform similar or less work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees