Line Mechanic-C

American Electric Power; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 7,350,873; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric utility provider in Pikeville, Kentucky is seeking a Line Mechanic-C. The role involves installing and maintaining electrical transmission and distribution facilities, directing crew activities, and ensuring safe operations on energized circuits. Candidates must have successfully completed an apprenticeship, possess a high school diploma or GED, and hold a valid CDL Class A. The position requires a physical assessment due to the demanding nature of the work. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of apprentice lineman training with certification.
• Minimum of 4 years line work experience.
• Physical abilities assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain overhead and underground electrical facilities.
• Make energized cut overs from old to new installations.
• Direct the work of crew members assigned.

Skills

Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities

Operate energized line equipment

Use cable locating and fault finding tools

Direct crew when assigned

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Job Title

Line Mechanic-C at American Electric Power

Job posting status: active. Job posting end date: 09-13-2025. The posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The Line Mechanic A builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic B (or equivalent).

Essential Job Functions

• Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized.
• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
• Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits.
• Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision.
• Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
• Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities.
• Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
• Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities.
• Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault finding tools and equipment.
• Direct crew when assigned. Obtain, issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures.
• Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist. Assist employees of equal or higher classification. Perform similar or less skilled work.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations. External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required

Other Requirements

• Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic B or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Compensation

• Compensation Grade: U093-031
• Compensation Range: $53.36-53.36 USD
• Physical Demand Level: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.