Electric Utility Lineman – Distribution & Live-Line Work

AEP Service Corporation; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Beckley, WV seeks a Line Mechanic C to install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electric distribution facilities. You must live within 45 minutes of the Beckley Service Center and have a valid Class A CDL.

The role covers safety-focused field work and customer-facing restoration activities. The position involves inspecting, testing, switching, and restoring service, coordinating with teams, and documenting apprenticeship records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Line Mechanic C: 1 year of distribution electrical power line work experience, or qualifying electrical line school education and internship.
• Line Mechanic B/A progression requires prior experience or apprenticeship.
• Must have valid Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and remove overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities and equipment.
• Work on energized and de-energized conductors, cables, transformers, switches, and related equipment per safety rules.
• Test, de-energize, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment.
• Install and operate switches, regulators, transformers, and street lighting systems.
• Perform switching activities and follow tagging, clearance, and safety procedures.
• Locate and fix faults and service interruptions; diagnose with testing equipment.
• Interpret drawings and standards for construction, maintenance, and live-line work.

Skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in Beckley, WV seeks a Line Mechanic C to install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electric distribution facilities. You must live within 45 minutes of the Beckley Service Center and have a valid Class A CDL.

The role covers safety-focused field work and customer-facing restoration activities. The position involves inspecting, testing, switching, and restoring service, coordinating with teams, and documenting apprenticeship records.