2nd Year - Lineman Journeyman

Public Service Co. of OK; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Oklahoma seeks skilled line workers to assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of transmission and distribution facilities. You will drive line trucks, operate equipment, and perform energized line work with safety protocols.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, one year of distribution power line experience (or equivalent schooling and internship), and a valid CDL A license. Overtime, on-call, and travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line experience, or equivalent training.
• CDL A driver's license required.
• Must live within 35 mile radius/40 roadway miles of the service location.

Responsibilities

• Open and close switches and install grounding devices.
• Climb poles and ride in bucket to install/repair lines.
• Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, pedestals.
• Install pole hardware and associated equipment using hand tools and devices.
• Work with energized lines using hot sticks and PPE.
• Perform similar or lighter line work as assigned.

Skills

Switching

Pole climbing

Underground work

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL A

Job description

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• 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.

Compensation Data

• Compensation Grade: U070-925
• Compensation Range: $38.73 - $58.62

The 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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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