Line Servicer

American Electric Power•New Haven, IN

10d

About The Position

The Line Servicer performs work involving the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including overhead and underground systems as applicable. The role provides first response to trouble calls by investigating, correcting, and clearing issues, and assists construction and repair crews. It builds on the skills, abilities, and knowledge gained as a Line Mechanic A, Lineman A, or equivalent. The employee may also perform related and incidental work. This position requires regular overtime and on-call response. Travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required. The candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the New Haven Service Center. A physical abilities assessment is required. The physical demand level is Heavy Work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of work experience as a Line Mechanic A, Lineman A, or equivalent experience as determined by the Company; alternatively, internal candidates may qualify with 480 tracked and verifiable hours stepped up to a Line Servicer role.
Valid Class A CDL.
Must have performed the duties of and meet all qualifications for Lineman A or the equivalent.
Must qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Must complete a physical abilities assessment.
Must be available for regular overtime and on-call response.
Must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the New Haven Service Center.

Responsibilities

Analyze trouble calls involving transmission and distribution circuits and equipment and take corrective action.
Investigate trouble calls; patrol and inspect lines; and locate, clear, and repair faults on lines and equipment.
Refuse line and transformer cutouts; repair and adjust street light control equipment; and install and remove transformers, meters, and services.
Coordinate or conduct complex circuit switching and restore service following trouble calls.
Use hot line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine maintenance.
Interface independently with emergency forces, such as fire and police departments, to safely restore service after trouble calls.
Communicate with customers and develop plans to resolve trouble calls in a way that serves customer and company needs.
Inform customers when trouble is located in their wiring or equipment and investigate radio and TV interference.
Install, remove, operate, and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, both overhead and underground.
Disconnect and connect meters and read in and read out meters.
Operate line switches; operate switches and replace fuses in stations; and request, make, and accept line and station clearances.
Perform similar or less skilled work and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.