Troubleman

American Electric Power • Longview, TX • 1d ago

Job Posting End Date

12-26-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Perform all @types of work involved to service and troubleshoot Company electrical facilities to maintain electric services to customers during regular and non-regular hours, as directed by supervisor. Provide first response to trouble calls; investigate correct and clear trouble, and provide assistance to construction and repair crews, as required.

Job Description

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT : Successful candidate will live within 20 miles of the Longview Service Center under normal driving conditions

What You'll Do:

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. Refuse line and transformer cutouts; repair and adjust street light control 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. 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.

Demonstrate professional and collaborative interactions within the work environment, team members and customers.

Perform similar or less skilled work.

What We're Looking For:

Education: High school diploma or GED

Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Lineman A or the

equivalent experience as determined by the Company

Required License(s)/Certification(s): Valid Class A CDL is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Heavy.

These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc. · A thorough working knowledge of electric industry Distribution and Transmission construction and operation standards, including compatible unit assembly codes and applications. Ability to interpret circuit maps and switching diagrams. A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position. The essential and/or marginal job functions and the associated abilities/requirements/conditions outlined above describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to, and in no way represent an exhaustive listing of all tasks involved in performing the job.

This role requires regular overtime and on-call response. Travel, including out of town travel, may also be required.

Where You'll Work:

On-site in Longview, TX

What You'll Get:

Troubleman $55.51

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U074-R17

Compensation Range:

$55.51 - $55.51

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H - Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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