Line Servicer

Job Description

The Line Servicers at I&M/AEP perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. They provide first response to trouble calls; investigate, correct and clear trouble, and provide assistance to construction and repair crews, as required. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable.

• Analyze and take corrective action with respect to trouble calls on all types of 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.
• Cookordination and/or conduct complex circuit switching and restoration of service resulting from trouble calls.
• Work with hot line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine maintenance of facilities.
• Independently interface with emergency forces, such as fire and police departments, to accomplish safe trouble call restoration.
• Communicate effectively with customers and formulate a plan designed to serve their needs as well as the Company’s in resolving trouble calls.
• Inform customer if trouble is located in customer’s 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.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

What we’re looking for

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic A, Lineman A or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company or (for internals) 480 tracked and verifiable hours stepped up to a Line Servicer role.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required.

Other Requirements

• Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Lineman A or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

What you’ll get

• Competitive hourly rate aligned with industry standards
• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
• Candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the New Haven Service Center.

Compensation

Compensation Grade: Compensation Range: $58.51 - $58.51

Physical Demand Level

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – 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 are in excess of those for Medium Work.