Electric Lineman & Trouble-Response Technician

SouthWestern Electric Power Co; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Longview, TX is seeking a Lineman A to service and troubleshoot electrical facilities, respond to trouble calls, and support crews for day and night shifts. A CDL is required and residence within 20 miles of the Longview Service Center is expected.

You will perform switching, inspect lines, install/repair transformers and meters, and coordinate with emergency services to restore service safely and efficiently for customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Lineman A or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.

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.
• Interact with emergency forces to accomplish safe trouble call restoration.
• Work with hot line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with customers and inform if trouble is in customer wiring, and investigate 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; replace fuses; obtain line and station clearances.
• Demonstrate professional interactions with team members and customers.

Skills

Lineman experience

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) in Longview, TX is seeking a Lineman A to service and troubleshoot electrical facilities, respond to trouble calls, and support crews for day and night shifts. A CDL is required and residence within 20 miles of the Longview Service Center is expected.

You will perform switching, inspect lines, install/repair transformers and meters, and coordinate with emergency services to restore service safely and efficiently for customers.