Electric Lineman: On-Call Troubleshooter (Longview, TX)

AEP; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Troubleman role at AEP in Longview, TX, providing service and troubleshooting for electrical facilities to restore electric service during regular and on-call hours.

The position involves responding to trouble calls, coordinating with crews, and performing switching, fault location, and meter work while ensuring safety and customer communication. Residency within 20 miles of the Longview Service Center and a valid Class A CDL are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Lineman A or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Ability to interpret circuit maps and switching diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct complex circuit and substation switching and restoration of service.
• Investigate trouble calls; patrol lines, locate and repair faults.
• Install and remove transformers, meters and services as needed.
• Operate line switches and replace fuses; obtain line and station clearances.
• Interface with emergency services to restore service safely.

Skills

Circuit maps interpretation

Switching coordination

Emergency coordination

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Maximometer

Job description

Troubleman role at AEP in Longview, TX, providing service and troubleshooting for electrical facilities to restore electric service during regular and on-call hours.

The position involves responding to trouble calls, coordinating with crews, and performing switching, fault location, and meter work while ensuring safety and customer communication. Residency within 20 miles of the Longview Service Center and a valid Class A CDL are required.