Line Servicer

American Electric Power•New Haven, IN

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About The Position

The Line Servicer performs work involving the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of 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 as needed. It builds upon 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 position requires regular overtime and on-call response. Travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required. The candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the New Haven Service Center. The physical demand level is Heavy Work, involving exertion of 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10–20 pounds constantly.

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, internal candidates may have 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.
A physical abilities assessment is required.
Must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the New Haven Service Center.
Must be able to respond to regular overtime and on-call requirements; travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required.

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 maintenance.
Interface independently with emergency forces, such as fire and police departments, to accomplish safe trouble-call restoration.
Communicate with customers and formulate plans to address their needs and the Company’s needs in resolving trouble calls.
Inform customers when trouble is located in their wiring or equipment and 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 station switches and replace fuses; request, make, and accept line and station clearances.
Perform similar or less-skilled work.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.