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, both overhead and underground as applicable. The position provides first response to trouble calls, investigates and corrects issues, clears trouble, and assists construction and repair crews as needed. The role builds on the skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic A, Lineman A, or equivalent. The employee may also perform related and incidental work. The Line Servicer analyzes trouble calls, identifies and repairs faults, conducts circuit switching and service restoration, and works with hot-line equipment on energized circuits. The role involves direct coordination with emergency services, customers, and assisting employees. The position requires a valid Class A CDL, qualifying Line Mechanic A/Lineman A experience or equivalent, and successful completion of a physical abilities assessment. The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Seaman Service Center in Seaman, Ohio.

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, or 480 tracked and verifiable hours stepped up to a Line Servicer role.
Must have performed the duties and possess all qualifications of Lineman A or equivalent, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Successful completion of a physical abilities assessment.
Valid Class A CDL required.
Must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Seaman Service Center, 510 Tranquility Pike, Seaman, Ohio 45679.

Responsibilities

Analyze trouble calls and take corrective action on 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 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.
Independently coordinate with emergency forces, including fire and police departments, to safely restore service after trouble calls.
Communicate with customers and develop plans to resolve trouble calls; explain when a problem is in customer wiring or equipment; investigate radio and TV interference.
Install, remove, operate, and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial overhead and underground facilities.
Disconnect and connect meters, and read meters in and out.
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.