Technician – Technician Senior Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

• Job Posting End Date
• 06-26-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
• Job Summary
• Responsible for performing intermediate level technical work and related activities associated with the planning, engineering, design, analysis, research, development, testing, construction, maintenance, and operation of Company equipment and facilities.
• Job Description
• Technician – Technician Sr
• _B_ _ased on Education, Experience and Interview, this opportunity will be filled at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade._
• This role will report to the Shreveport General Office located in Shreveport, LA

• What You’ll Do:

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Technical Proficiency:

• Uses knowledge and experience to perform cost effective work in an efficient manner. Exhibits understanding of pertinent equipment, material, systems, and processes. Possesses intermediate level of computer literacy knowledge/skills. +

• Leadership & Guidance:

• Understands and works within appropriate policies and follows procedures. Provides training and guidance to employees where beneficial. +

• Planning & Organization Ability:

• Develops knowledge of time constraints for work activities and makes proper adjustments where needed. +

• Problem Solving & Initiative:

• Actively seeks out information to increase technical knowledge and job skills where beneficial to AEP. +
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• : Contributes to team goals. Begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation. Develops a Win-Win relationship. Understands corporate goals. +

• Decision Making & Business Awareness:

• Uses decision making skills to perform job more efficient and cost effective. Demonstrates an attitude, ability, and desire to listen and satisfy both internal and external customers. Refer to attached matrix for required qualifications.

• What We Are Looking For:

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related utility industry work experience.
• Valid Drivers License

• Other Requirements:

• + Walk right ways of various terrain in adverse conditions to patrol distribution power lines to determine damage.

+ Carry and handle telescopic measuring sticks and switching sticks that weigh 11 pounds. + May be required to use a brush axe (approx. 6 pounds) or machete (approx. 2 pounds) to clear brush for walking and staking in survey work.

What You’ll Get:

Technician:

$61,647 – $71,920

Technician Sr:

$72380- $84443 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:

• SP20-005

• Compensation Range:

• $29.

64-37.05 USD The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L –

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated

Light Work:

(1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible

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