Electric Power Line Mechanic

American Electric Power

Glen Lyn (VA)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 81,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Line Mechanic A who will install, maintain, and inspect overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities. You will progress from direct to immediate supervision during the first year and gain experience with energized lines and equipment under supervision.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid Class A CDL, with relocation within 45 minutes of the Glen Lyn, VA service center.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
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.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
During the first twelve months, assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment and progress from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill dictates.
Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage under general supervision.
Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on congested construction, energized or de-energized sites.
Direct crew when assigned and obtain/issue switching clearances as per procedures.