Line Servicer: Troubleshooter for Power Lines

American Electric Power Co.; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Educational opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

American Electric Power in Benton Harbor, MI is seeking a Line Servicer to install, repair and maintain electrical transmission and distribution facilities, both overhead and underground, and to respond to trouble calls with crews to restore service.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL, and at least two years as Line Mechanic A/Lineman A or equivalent. Overtime and on-call work are required, with occasional travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

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 effectively with customers and inform them if trouble is located in customer wiring or equipment.
• 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; request, make and accept line and station clearances.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

Job description

American Electric Power in Benton Harbor, MI is seeking a Line Servicer to install, repair and maintain electrical transmission and distribution facilities, both overhead and underground, and to respond to trouble calls with crews to restore service.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL, and at least two years as Line Mechanic A/Lineman A or equivalent. Overtime and on-call work are required, with occasional travel within the service area.