Line Servicer – Electric Transmission & Restoration

American Electric Power; Elkhart (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Line Servicer to perform installation, maintenance and inspection on overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities across the Iowa/Elkhart region. You will respond to trouble calls, locate faults, restore service and coordinate with crews to ensure safe, reliable power delivery.

This role requires a High school diploma or GED, at least 2 years as a Line Mechanic A or equivalent, and a Valid Class A CDL.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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 to accomplish safe trouble call restoration.
• Communicate with customers to plan service resolution and check if trouble is in customer wiring or equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Line Servicer to perform installation, maintenance and inspection on overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities across the Iowa/Elkhart region. You will respond to trouble calls, locate faults, restore service and coordinate with crews to ensure safe, reliable power delivery.

This role requires a High school diploma or GED, at least 2 years as a Line Mechanic A or equivalent, and a Valid Class A CDL.