Electrical Line Servicer – Transmission & Trouble Calls

American Electric Power; Seaman (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Line Servicer in Seaman, OH, to install, maintain and inspect electrical transmission and distribution facilities. You will respond to trouble calls, coordinate switching, and work with crews to restore service promptly, on overhead and underground systems.

The role emphasizes customer communication, safety, and adherence to company procedures. A CDL and physical-ability testing are required, with relocation within 30 miles of Seaman Service Center.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic A, Lineman A or equivalent as determined by the Company.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Line Servicer in Seaman, OH, to install, maintain and inspect electrical transmission and distribution facilities. You will respond to trouble calls, coordinate switching, and work with crews to restore service promptly, on overhead and underground systems.

The role emphasizes customer communication, safety, and adherence to company procedures. A CDL and physical-ability testing are required, with relocation within 30 miles of Seaman Service Center.