3rd-Year Lineman Apprentice – Electric Utility

American Electric Power

Duncan (OK)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 81,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

American Electric Power in Duncan, OK is seeking a lineworker to assist in installation, maintenance, and inspection of transmission and distribution facilities. You will operate line trucks and related equipment, with duties including switching, climbing, and underground work.

A CDL A license is required, and two years of line work experience is expected. The role involves 40 hours per week with overtime/travel as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Two years' electrical line work experience required.
Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license.
Must live within 35 mile radius, 40 roadway miles of service location.

Responsibilities

Opens and closes switches and grounds lines and equipment.
climbs poles and/or rides in bucket to install or repair wires and hardware on poles.
Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.
Installs pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators.
May cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
Uses insulated poles (hot sticks) with tools and/or rubber gloves to perform energized line work.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.