Line Servicer

American Electric Power•Seaman, OH

About The Position

The Line Servicer performs work involved in installing, rearranging, maintaining, operating, removing, and inspecting electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including overhead and underground facilities as applicable. The role provides first response to trouble calls by investigating, correcting, and clearing trouble, and assists construction and repair crews as needed. It builds on skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic A, Lineman A, or equivalent. The employee may also perform related and incidental 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, 480 tracked and verifiable hours stepped up to a Line Servicer role.
Must have performed the duties of and meet all qualifications for Lineman A or equivalent, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
A physical abilities assessment is required.
Valid Class A CDL.
Must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Seaman Service Center at 510 Tranquility Pike, Seaman, Ohio 45679.

Responsibilities

Analyze trouble calls involving 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 facility maintenance.
Interface independently with emergency forces, such as fire and police departments, to safely restore service following trouble calls.
Communicate with customers, develop plans to address their needs, and advise them when trouble is located in customer 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 and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Assist construction and repair crews as required.