Journeyman Lineman — High-Voltage Field Roles & Growth

Public Service Co. of OK; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

On-call rotation

Travel opportunities

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a skilled lineworker to build, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution systems. The role requires climbing, bucket work, and energized line safety, including insulation and grounding tasks.

Qualified candidates have an apprentice lineman background with B-200, a valid CDL A license, and at least four years of line experience. Expect overtime, travel, and on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of apprentice lineman training with B-200 certification required.
• Minimum 4 years line work experience for external candidates.
• Valid CDL A license required.
• Must live within 35 miles of service location.

Responsibilities

• Climbs poles or rides in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles.
• Installs and repairs underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.
• Installs pole hardware and equipment using hand tools and mechanical devices.
• Covers energized lines with rubber goods for safe handling without interrupting service.
• Performs energized line work with hot sticks or rubber gloves as needed.
• Overtime and on-call work may be required.

Skills

Lineman training

CDL A license

Climb heights

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice Lineman Training (B-200)

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a skilled lineworker to build, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution systems. The role requires climbing, bucket work, and energized line safety, including insulation and grounding tasks.

Qualified candidates have an apprentice lineman background with B-200, a valid CDL A license, and at least four years of line experience. Expect overtime, travel, and on-call requirements.