Line Servicer

American Electric Power • New Haven, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today! Indiana Michigan Power/AEP is currently recruiting for experienced electric utility line crew employees to join our growing team in the Fort Wayne, IN area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic A, Lineman A or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company or (for internals) 480 tracked and verifiable hours stepped up to a Line Servicer role.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Lineman A or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
• Candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the New Haven Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities.
• Provide first response to trouble calls; investigate, correct and clear trouble, and provide assistance to construction and repair crews, as required.
• Analyze and take corrective action with respect to trouble calls on all types of transmission and distribution circuits and equipment.
• 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 and/or conduct complex circuit switching and restoration of service resulting from trouble calls.
• Work with hot line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine maintenance of facilities.
• Independently interface with emergency forces, such as fire and police departments, to accomplish safe trouble call restoration.
• Communicate effectively with customers and formulate a plan designed to serve their needs as well as the Company’s in resolving trouble calls.
• Inform customer if trouble is located in customer’s wiring or equipment; investigate radio and TV interference.
• Install, remove, operate and maintain residential, commercial and industrial facilities, both overhead and underground.
• Disconnect and connect meters; read in and read out meters.
• Operate line switches; operate switches and replace fuses in stations; request, make and accept line and station clearances.
• Perform similar or less skilled work.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate aligned with industry standards
• AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED