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Job Posting End Date
11-05-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Participate in the construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities. Work with existing Station Servicer in assigned area to inspect and maintain assigned station facilities with expectation to progress to Station Servicer in the assigned area. Assist in responding to emergency call-outs on station trouble and coordinating prompt restoration of service to customers as required. The following list sets forth the principal duties required with the degree of supervision normally given. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.
Job Description
**The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate to a 45 minute report time to the John W. Vaughan Ctr Mtr/Str or the Christiansburg Service Center**
**This vacancy is posted in a range and will be filled based on education and experience.**
What You’ll Do:
- Inspect, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair substation facilities and electrical equipment.
- Perform routine and emergency switching operations at substations in accordance with established station procedures.
- Respond to emergency calls, analyze station conditions following equipment failures, make repairs when safe and practical, and coordinate the prompt restoration of service.
- Work on energized equipment in accordance with established voltage limits, training requirements, qualifications, and required levels of supervision.
- Assist with the inspection, maintenance, disassembly, reassembly, and repair of station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors, heat exchangers, batteries, and related equipment.
- Install and maintain conduit, piping, cable, wire, station batteries, communication systems, lighting, security systems, and other station equipment.
- Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers, hydrometers, pressure gauges, and other testing equipment associated with station work.
- Assist with and perform electrical testing, including transformer turns ratio, Doble, core megger, resistance, oil sampling, and other required tests.
- Inspect station equipment, record readings, identify abnormal conditions, complete minor repairs, and report conditions requiring additional maintenance.
- Perform switching activities required for transmission and distribution line construction, maintenance, and emergency response.
- Follow Company DC supply maintenance, installation, commissioning, and repair procedures to support NERC compliance and proper equipment operation.
- Inspect and maintain station communication equipment, including radios, carrier current, telemetering, pilot wire, control equipment, and other communication systems identified by NERC.
- Collect and maintain station data using approved asset-management software and submit required records and reports within established timeframes.
- Perform station perimeter inspections, report environmental concerns, investigate theft or vandalism, and coordinate with law enforcement when required.
- Operate Company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts, portable generators, pumps, blowers, hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
- Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
- Participate in station inspections, switching activities, emergency call-outs, safety meetings, training, and continuing education.
- Assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
- Perform all duties in accordance with Company safety rules, operating regulations, Transmission policies, and applicable compliance requirements.
- Perform similar or less-skilled work and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Equivalent education and experience may include military training and technical work experience, such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician experience.
- Equivalent experience may also include recent experience, within the last six months, as a Station Electrician or under an equivalent job title with another electric utility or contractor.
Work Experience requirements are listed below:
- Station Servicer C: No previous work experience is required.
- Station Servicer B: Minimum of 24 months of satisfactory work experience as a Station Servicer C, or equivalent experience as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination, and performance appraisal.
- Station Servicer: Minimum of 24 months of satisfactory work experience in the applicable preceding Station Servicer or Station Electrician classification, or equivalent experience as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination, and performance appraisal.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License or obtain the appropriate Commercial Driver’s License within the designated probationary period, as applicable to the classification.
- Must meet all vehicle-operation requirements established by federal and/or state law.
Other:
- Must possess sufficient print-reading knowledge to interpret and apply information from drawings, instruction manuals, one-line diagrams, and related documents.
- Must have a working knowledge of electrical principles and the construction, maintenance, operation, and function of station equipment and related standards appropriate to the classification level.
- Must understand and follow applicable Transmission policies, switching procedures, safety rules, operating regulations, and NERC compliance requirements.
- Must satisfactorily complete all required training within Company-established timeframes to advance to the next classification in the line of progression or vacate the current classification.
- Must have the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the Station Servicer classification.
- Must qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
- Must be able to receive, interpret, and communicate instructions clearly and accurately and work from electrical drawings.
- Must be able to plan work, properly instruct and brief others, and interact with customers and employees in a courteous and professional manner.
- Must be willing and able to respond to a high percentage of call-out assignments.
- Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments.
- Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
- Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, around hazardous conditions, and on uneven terrain.
- Must be able to work at heights, climb ladders and station structures, and work from aerial lifts.
- Must be able to operate vehicles, heavy equipment, and other mechanized devices.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor level to waist level, carry up to 60 pounds for 20 feet, lift up to 50 pounds to chest level, and lift up to 30 pounds to eye level.
- Must be able to walk approximately one-half mile over the course of an eight-hour shift.
- Must be able to climb and work on ladders or structures at heights of 50 feet or more and ascend and work from bucket trucks or aerial lifts at required heights.
- Must be able to distinguish between colors.
- Must understand Company safety rules and practices and, when required for the classification, demonstrate proficiency in resuscitation and First Aid procedures presented in the Company’s Safety Manual.
What You’ll Get: In addition to 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!
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
U016-150
Compensation Range:
$31.33 - $60.86
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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