Electric Lineman — Trouble Call & Substation Tech (CDL)

American Electric Power Co.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. in Longview, TX is seeking a Lineman A to service and troubleshoot electrical facilities, restore service after trouble calls, and coordinate with crews during emergencies. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and valid Class A CDL.

The position involves heavy physical work and frequent on-call and overtime, with travel as needed. You will read circuit maps, operate switching equipment, and work on overhead and underground facilities.

Qualifications

• A thorough working knowledge of electric industry Distribution and Transmission construction and operation standards, including compatible unit assembly codes and applications.
• Ability to interpret circuit maps and switching diagrams.
• A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and/or conduct complex circuit and substation switching and restoration of service resulting from trouble calls.
• Investigate trouble calls; patrol and inspect lines; locate, clear and repair faults on lines and equipment.
• Refuse line and transformer cutouts; repair and adjust streetlight control equipment; install and remove transformers, meters and services.
• Analyze and take corrective action with respect to trouble calls on all types of transmission and distribution circuits and equipment.
• Use instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, and maximeters and record readings.
• Independently interface with emergency forces, such as fire and police departments, to accomplish safe trouble call restoration.
• Work with hot line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine maintenance of facilities.
• 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.
• Demonstrate professional and collaborative interactions within the work environment, team members and customers.

Skills

Circuit maps interpretation

Switching diagrams

Electric distribution knowledge

Transmission construction standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

American Electric Power Co. in Longview, TX is seeking a Lineman A to service and troubleshoot electrical facilities, restore service after trouble calls, and coordinate with crews during emergencies. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and valid Class A CDL.

The position involves heavy physical work and frequent on-call and overtime, with travel as needed. You will read circuit maps, operate switching equipment, and work on overhead and underground facilities.