Electric Line Technician - Trouble

aes; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation in Dayton, OH is hiring an Electric Line Technician - Trouble Truck. The role involves diagnosing and remedying electric service problems for customers, under the supervision of the Electric Line Technician IV.

Open positions at North Dayton Service Center on 2nd shift, rotating days including weekends. Candidates must meet the listed qualifications, show training hours and certifications, and comply with AES's Equal Opportunity and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience as an Electric Line Technician or the equivalent and demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks of the job.
• Must have and maintain valid CDL.
• Demonstrate special ability and resourcefulness in diagnosing and making safe electrical troubleshooting calls.
• Performs variety of operations such as use of hand tools, climbing, operating equipment and vehicles under varying conditions.
• Work involves the exercise of independent judgement within prescribed instructions and/or standard procedures.
• The tasks require a high degree of complex responsibilities with close mental and visual concentration in hazardous conditions.
• Employees must recognize hazards and work within appropriate procedures.
• Workers may have regular customer contact and contact with other departments.
• Works independently, often on tasks of a complex nature, with occasional supervision if necessary.
• Responsible for direction on routine and complex jobs within the job scope.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and remedy the electric service problems of customers.
• Possible supervision of other employees under the Electric Line Technician IV.
• Engage in tasks with hand tools, climbing, and operating equipment and vehicles under varying conditions.

Skills

Electric Line Tech

Education

CDL

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future , we’re powering it.

Job Description

Electric Line Technician - Trouble Truck

The Electric Line Technician Trouble Truck is a fully qualified Electric Line Technician. The employee will be required to diagnose and remedy the electric service problems of customers. Tasks may require other employees to work under the direction of the Electric Line Technician IV. Responsible for the activities of employees, material and equipment associate with work assignments.

Entry Level Qualifications

• Must have six years' experience as an Electric Line Technician or the equivalent and demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks of the job.
• Must have and maintain valid CDL .
• Demonstrate special ability and resourcefulness in diagnosing and making safe electrical troubleshooting calls.
• Performs variety of operations such as use of hand tools, climbing, operating equipment and vehicles under varying conditions. Requires moderate to heavy physical exertion, often under adverse working conditions.
• Work involves the exercise of independent judgement within prescribed instructions and/or standard procedures.
• The tasks require a high degree of complex responsibilities. Requires close mental and visual concentration, coordination, and dexterity occasionally in hazardous conditions for sustained periods. Performance of tasks requires extreme attention to hazardous conditions.
• The employee often works alone. The work regularly exposes the employee to hazardous situations. Employees must recognize these hazards and work within the appropriate procedures.
• Individuals are responsible for care of Company equipment. Also required to exhibit care while performing work on customer's premises.
• Limited access to confidential information. Work requires regular customer contact and regular contact with other departments.
• Works independently, often on tasks of a complex nature, with occasional supervision if necessary.
• Responsible for direction on routine and complex jobs within the job scope.

The current open positions are located at North Dayton Service Center, working a 2nd shift that requires working rotating days including weekends.

Will be required to show proof of training hours and certifications.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.