Lineman A — Emergency Trouble Calls & Substation Ops

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

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Troubleman A to service and troubleshoot electrical facilities, provide first response to trouble calls, and support construction and repair crews. The role requires 2+ years as Lineman A, a valid Class A CDL, and a willingness to work overtime and be on-call.

Location is Shreveport, LA, with posting end date 2026-04-24. Responsibilities include complex switching, fault repair, meter work, and coordination with emergency services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Lineman A.
• 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; 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lineman A experience (2+ years)

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Troubleman A to service and troubleshoot electrical facilities, provide first response to trouble calls, and support construction and repair crews. The role requires 2+ years as Lineman A, a valid Class A CDL, and a willingness to work overtime and be on-call.

Location is Shreveport, LA, with posting end date 2026-04-24. Responsibilities include complex switching, fault repair, meter work, and coordination with emergency services.