2nd Year - Lineman Journeyman

AEP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP seeks a Second Year Lineman Journeyman in Tulsa, OK. The role involves assisting with installation, maintenance, and inspection of transmission and distribution facilities, and operating line trucks. CDL A license is required, with travel and overtime as needed.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of distribution line experience or an equivalent program with internship experience. Candidate must live within 35 miles of the service location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of distribution electrical power line work experience or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities.
• Drive and operate line trucks and related equipment.
• Open/close switches and install grounding devices; install/repair lines and hardware.
• Climb poles or ride in bucket to install/repair wires, insulators and hardware.
• Install/repair underground facilities and pole hardware with hand tools and devices.

Skills

Climb height safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## 2nd Year - Lineman JourneymanApply: Tulsa, OK: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R19487**Job Posting End Date**10-20-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date**Job Summary**Assist in the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. The following list sets forth the principal duties required for the job family.**Job Description****WHAT YOU'LL DO:** This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. * Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment.* May climbs poles and/or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles.* Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.* Installs pole hardware and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices.* May cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.* Uses insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work.* Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:** Education requirements are listed below: High School Diploma or GED Work Experience requirement listed below: Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience. Applicable years of experience will determine appropriate classification. Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license. Must live within 35 mile radius/40 roadway miles of the service location. **OTHER REQUIREMENTS:** Must have the ability to climb and work at heights.Must have the ability to communicate with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation.Must acquire with such time determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher line of progression or vacate the current job classifications. Work Hours / Travel Requirements: 40 hours per week with overtime and travel as required.Must be available for overtime callout including weekends and holidays.This role requires regular overtime and on-call response. Travel, including out of town travel, may also be required. #AEPPSO#AEPCAREERS#LI-ONSIGHT **Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**U070-925**Compensation Range:**$38.73 - $58.62The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.