Technician - Technician Sr

Job Posting End Date 08-23-2026 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.

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Technician (Salary Grade 5) Technician Sr (Salary Grade 6) Skills Needed: 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.

License: Valid Drivers License Technician (Salary Grade 5) Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields plus 2 years of related utility industry work experience; (Or) High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related utility industry work experience. Technician Sr (Salary Grade 6) Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Civil/ Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields, with a minimum of 4 years of related utility industry work experience; (Or)  High School Diploma or GED , with a minimum of 6 years of related utility industry work experience, including experience in work activities and projects requiring technical engineering knowledge. Meets expectations of the Technician level.  Additional Expectations Physical Demands -Varies by location or territory.  In some locations or territories, technician must be able to: 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: This single vacancy is posted in a range. Please note that Education and/or relevant Experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade. Expected Salary Range: Technician (Salary Grade 5): $ 31.00-$41.00/Hour (USD) Technician Sr (Salary Grade 6): $ 36.00-$46.00/Hour (USD) Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-005 Compensation Range: $30.53 - $44.80 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