Line Servicer

American Electric Power•Benton Harbor, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Servicer performs work involved in installing, rearranging, maintaining, operating, removing, and inspecting electrical transmission and distribution facilities, both overhead and underground as applicable. The role provides first response to trouble calls, investigates and resolves faults, and assists construction and repair crews. It builds on the skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic A, Lineman A, or equivalent. The position requires regular overtime and on-call response. Travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required. The successful candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Benton Harbor Service Center at 2425 Meadowbrook Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The role has a heavy physical demand level, involving exertion of 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

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, 480 tracked and verifiable hours stepped up to a Line Servicer role.
Valid Class A CDL.
Must have performed the duties of and possess all qualifications of Lineman A or equivalent, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Must complete a physical abilities assessment.
Must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Benton Harbor Service Center.
Must be available for regular overtime and on-call response; travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required.

Responsibilities

Analyze trouble calls on transmission and distribution circuits and equipment and take corrective action.
Investigate trouble calls; patrol and inspect lines; locate, clear, and repair faults on lines and equipment.
Refuse line and transformer cutouts; repair and adjust street light control equipment; 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 support safe trouble-call restoration.
Communicate with customers, develop plans to address their needs and the Company’s needs, inform them when trouble is in customer wiring or equipment, and investigate radio and TV interference.
Install, remove, operate, and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, overhead and underground.
Disconnect and connect meters, and read in and read out meters.
Operate line switches; operate station switches and replace station fuses; request, make, and accept line and station clearances.
Perform similar or less skilled work.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.