Line Servicer
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 upon skills and knowledge gained as a Line Mechanic A, Lineman A, or in an equivalent role. The position is based at the Belmont Office & Service Building. The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the facility at 47687 National Rd, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950. A physical abilities assessment is required. The stated compensation is $60.86, with a compensation range of $60.86–$60.86. AEP states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package, but does not list specific benefits in the posting.
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.
- Must have performed the duties of and have all qualifications of Lineman A or equivalent, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Belmont Office & Service Building in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
- Must complete a physical abilities assessment.
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 after trouble calls.
- Use hot-line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine maintenance.
- Interface independently with emergency forces, including fire and police departments, to support safe restoration.
- Communicate with customers and develop plans to resolve trouble calls; explain when trouble is located in customer wiring or equipment; investigate radio and TV interference.
- Install, remove, operate, and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, overhead and underground.
- Disconnect and connect meters, and read meters in and out.
- 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.
- Perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work as needed.
Benefits
- AEP states it offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employees’ overall well-being; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
