First-Year Lineman Apprentice – Electric Transmission

aep; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a lineworker to assist in installation, maintenance, and inspection of transmission and distribution facilities. You will climb poles or work from buckets, operate switches, install grounding devices, and handle underground components while adhering to safety protocols.

No prior experience is required, though line work schooling is preferred. A valid CDL is required or obtainable within six months; standard 40-hour weeks with overtime and

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED.
• No prior experience required; line work experience or line school education is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL state driver's license or obtain one within six months.
• Pre-Employment tests include HireVue Lineworker.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment.
• Climbs poles or rides 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.
• Covers 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 to perform energized line work up to 138 KV or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work up to 15 KV.

Skills

Line work

Safety awareness

Education

High School/GED

Line school education preferred

Tools

CDL license

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a lineworker to assist in installation, maintenance, and inspection of transmission and distribution facilities. You will climb poles or work from buckets, operate switches, install grounding devices, and handle underground components while adhering to safety protocols.

No prior experience is required, though line work schooling is preferred. A valid CDL is required or obtainable within six months; standard 40-hour weeks with overtime and