General Servicer

About the role

In this role you will assist in the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate vehicles and associated auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Open and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment.
• Climb poles or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles.
• Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.
• Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices.
• Cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
• Use rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work up to 15 KV.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Journeyman Lineman certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license.
• Must live within a 30-mile radius (40 roadway miles) of the service location.
• Must have the ability to climb and work at heights.
• Must have the ability to communicate courteously and effectively with employees, customers, and the general public.
• Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation.

Schedule

40 hours per week with overtime and travel as required. Must be available for overtime callout including weekends and holidays.

Pay

Compensation range: $58.51 per hour.

Physical Demands

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10–20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for Medium Work.

About the company

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.