What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Dispatcher position at Aston Carter?
Description
Job Summary: Responsible for assisting in the safe and reliable operation dispatching and restoration of facilities for the specified geographic area. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1 Promote and enforce the Company's Safety and Health programs. 2 Be knowledgeable and adhere to written company and department policy and procedures. 3 Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy. 4 Effectively operate company communication equipment. 5 Track crew locations and ongoing work on the distribution system. 6 Dispatch service personnel to respond to outage and emergency situations. 7 Authorize the energizing and restoration of distribution facilities. 8 Maintain accurate outage records. 9 Maintain accurate records of abnormal and defective equipment for distribution facilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education requirements are listed below: Associate degree in electrical or electronic technology Bachelor of Science in any field or equivalent education and/or experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Sedentary The required Pre Employment tests are listed below: Successful completion of the System Operator/Power Dispatching Selection System SOPD test is required for this position. A review of Employment Testing Information Test-Taking Tips and the SOPD Practice Tests may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing. Rotating shift work required. Must maintain a high availability for call-out response. Due to call-out responsibility applicants must live within or be willing to relocate to within 30 minutes of the reporting location. Must be able to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and deal with diverse situations simultaneously. Critical decisions must be made affecting reliability and priority of service to customers. Failure to issue correct instructions could affect personnel safety welfare of the general public equipment damage loss of revenue and adverse publicity. This is an onsite position.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.93 - $29.93/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Job Summary: Responsible for assisting in the safe and reliable operation dispatching and restoration of facilities for the specified geographic area. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1 Promote and enforce the Company's Safety and Health programs. 2 Be knowledgeable and adhere to written company and department policy and procedures. 3 Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy. 4 Effectively operate company communication equipment. 5 Track crew locations and ongoing work on the distribution system. 6 Dispatch service personnel to respond to outage and emergency situations. 7 Authorize the energizing and restoration of distribution facilities. 8 Maintain accurate outage records. 9 Maintain accurate records of abnormal and defective equipment for distribution facilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education requirements are listed below: Associate degree in electrical or electronic technology Bachelor of Science in any field or equivalent education and/or experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Sedentary The required Pre Employment tests are listed below: Successful completion of the System Operator/Power Dispatching Selection System SOPD test is required for this position. A review of Employment Testing Information Test-Taking Tips and the SOPD Practice Tests may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing. Rotating shift work required. Must maintain a high availability for call-out response. Due to call-out responsibility applicants must live within or be willing to relocate to within 30 minutes of the reporting location. Must be able to work under pressure during periods of critical system conditions and deal with diverse situations simultaneously. Critical decisions must be made affecting reliability and priority of service to customers. Failure to issue correct instructions could affect personnel safety welfare of the general public equipment damage loss of revenue and adverse publicity. This is an onsite position.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.93 - $29.93/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 2026.
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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