About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a Distribution Dispatcher Associate II to coordinate field crews, respond to outages and emergencies, and support the safe restoration of AEP's electric distribution system. This onsite, safety-sensitive role requires strong decision-making, communication, and multitasking skills in high-pressure situations.
Responsibilities:
- Promotes and follows company safety, compliance, and operating procedures.
- Operates company communication equipment effectively.
- Tracks field crews and distribution system activities.
- Dispatches personnel to outage and emergency situations.
- Coordinates and authorize safe restoration of distribution facilities.
- Maintains accurate outage, equipment, and operational records.
NOTE: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders) to be considered for this position.
Job Type: 1 year contract, potential extensions/perm
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision.
Work Set Up: Rotating 14-week schedule
- Day: 6 AM-6 PM
- Night: 6 PM-6 AM
- Evening: 2 PM-10 PM
- Reserve: 7 AM-5 PM
- On-Call: Varies; overtime as needed
Work Location: 110 E. Wayne St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Qualifications:
- Associate degree minimum
- Able to make critical decisions under pressure
- Comfortable handling multiple situations simultaneously
- Onsite in Fort Wayne
- Must live/be willing to relocate within 30 minutes
- Must be available for rotating shifts and call-outs
- Prior dispatching experience is a plus