Trouble Technician

Job Description

Position:
Trouble Technician (MS-Trouble Technician) – hourly wage $51.00-$63.81.

Location:

Morris St, Indianapolis, IN. Union: IPL Physical Unit. Shift: any assigned shift, holidays, scheduled days off.

• First Class A or B lineman or first class A service lineman with experience as first class A or B lineman.
• Must be willing to work from any of the Company’s operating centers and work any assigned shift or holiday.
• Pass the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) aptitude test.
• Physical fitness, attendance, safety and performance records will be considered.
• Additional consideration for experience in underground service system or other qualifications.

• Perform work on the transmission, distribution, street lighting, underground system and customer premises necessary to restore interrupted electric service.
• Remove, clear or guard any hazard endangering life and property involving Company facilities.
• Perform manual switching at the various locations on the system as directed by Load and/or Service Dispatchers or supervisor.
• Tests, patrols, inspects, operates, repairs, replaces equipment and lines to maintain safe, continuous and efficient operation of Company facilities.
• Make load and voltage tests to determine adequacy of facilities and service.
• Emergency and routine switching as directed for putting in and taking out of service lines and equipment; sectionalizing, transfer of lead, restoration of service; provide safe clearance for workers or public.
• Connect or disconnect customer service as directed; make temporary or permanent repairs on ranges and water heaters.
• Issue follow-up orders for permanent repairs or replacement to responsible divisions.
• Advise customers of appropriate action to be taken for permanent repairs to defective electrical facilities or appliances.
• Operate truck, read blueprints and instructions, climb towers and poles; maintain good customer relations and keep adequate truck working stock, tools, personal and safety equipment available and in good order at all times.
• Coordinate activities with other employees and customers to maximize safety, economy and reliability of electric service.

Indoor and outdoor work required in various types of weather.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, 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.