Trouble Technician

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation in Indianapolis is seeking a Trouble Technician to restore electric service and maintain system reliability. You will perform switching, inspections, and repairs across transmission, distribution, street lighting, and customer premises, while ensuring safety and efficient operation.

The role requires prior certification as a first class A or B lineman, willingness to work shifts and at multiple centers, and a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have been a first class A or B lineman or first class A service lineman with previous experience as first class A or B lineman.
• Be willing to work from any of the Company’s operating centers; work any assigned shift; and/or holiday and various scheduled days off.

Responsibilities

• Performs work on the transmission, distribution, street lighting, underground system and customer premises to restore interrupted electric service; removes, clears or guards hazards involving Company facilities; performs manual switching as directed by Dispatchers or supervisor.
• Tests, patrols, inspects, operates, repairs, replaces equipment and lines to maintain safe, continuous operation of Company facilities; repairs street lights and reddy sentinel lights; makes load and voltage tests.
• Emergency and routine switching for putting in and taking out of service lines and equipment; sectionalizing; transfer of lead; restoration of service; provide safe clearance.
• Connects or disconnects customer service; makes repairs on ranges and water heaters; issues follow-up orders for permanent repairs; advises customers on permanent repairs to facilities.
• Operates truck, reads blue prints, climbs towers and poles; maintains good customer relations and keeps stock, tools, safety gear ready; coordinates activities with others for safety and reliability.

Skills

First class A lineman

First class B lineman

Service lineman experience

Shift work

Safety records

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat’snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.
AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide.
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.
Ifyou’reready to be part of a companythat’snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We’renot just building a more sustainable future,we’repowering it.

INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

POSITION:

Trouble Technician

REQUISITION NUMBER:

R1065058

UNION:

IPL Physical Unit

HOURLY WAGE RATE:

$51.00

$63.81

LOCATION:

Morris St

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must have been a first class A or B lineman or first class A service lineman with previous experience as first class A or B lineman; be willing to work from any of the Company’s operating centers; work any assigned shift; and/or holiday and various scheduled days off. Other qualifications such as physical fitness, attendance, safety and performance records will be considered.

Additional consideration will be given for the following job-related training or experience:

1. Experience in underground service system; and
2. Any other qualifications contributing to the applicant’s ability to do the job.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Performs work on the transmission, distribution, street lighting, underground system and customer premises necessary to restore interrupted electric service; removes, clears or guards any hazard endangering life and property involving Company facilities; performs manual switching at the various locations on the system as directed by the Load and/or Service Dispatchers or supervisor in authority.

Performs duties such as:

1. Tests, patrols, inspects, operates, repairs, replaces equipment and lines to maintain safe, continuous and efficient operation of Company facilities;
2. Repairs street lights and reddy sentinel lights when called in by the public;
3. Makes load and voltage tests to determine adequacy of facilities and service;
4. Emergency and routine switching as directed for putting in and taking out of service lines and equipment; sectionalizing, transfer of lead, restoration of service; providing safe clearance for workers or public;
5. Connects or disconnects customer service as directed; makes temporary or permanent repairs on ranges and water heaters;
6. Issues follow-up orders for permanent repairs or replacement to various responsible divisions of the Company;
7. Advises customers of appropriate action to be taken for permanent repairs to defective electrical facilities or appliances;
8. Operates truck, reads blue prints and instructions, climbs towers and poles; maintains good customer relations and keeps adequate truck working stock, tools, personal and safety equipment available and in good order at all times to meet any emergency; and
9. Coordinates activities with other employees and customers concerned with operation for maximum safety, economy and reliability of electric service.

In addition to the primary duties listed above, the employee may be called upon to perform other work as circumstances require.

Must know and comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.