Line Mechanic: Build & Maintain Electrical Grid

American Electric Power; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Texas seeks a Line Mechanic C to install, maintain, inspect and repair overhead and underground electrical facilities. You will progress from apprentice-like tasks to more complex work on energized systems up to 600 volts under supervision, with training documented in the LMB progression.

Responsibilities include building equipment mountings, testing with voltmeters and other meters, tagging during switching, and directing apprentices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, or equivalent (school certificate + internship or associate degree with internship).
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Must be able to progress through Line Mechanic classifications and pass assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain and inspect overhead and underground facilities.
• Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under supervision; de-energize and ground URD cable.
• Test and troubleshoot with voltmeters, ammeters and other test equipment.
• Direct the work of apprentices and perform switching with proper tagging procedures.

Skills

Electrical power line experience

Overhead and underground line work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Ground megger

Continuity tester

Job description

American Electric Power in Texas seeks a Line Mechanic C to install, maintain, inspect and repair overhead and underground electrical facilities. You will progress from apprentice-like tasks to more complex work on energized systems up to 600 volts under supervision, with training documented in the LMB progression.

Responsibilities include building equipment mountings, testing with voltmeters and other meters, tagging during switching, and directing apprentices.