Line Mechanic C-A

AEP; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Line Mechanic C to perform installations, maintenance, and inspections on electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and relevant line work experience. AEP offers a competitive salary and benefits package while promoting diversity and community involvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience.
• Valid Class A CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, and inspect electrical facilities.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on energized cables and equipment.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

Skills

Electrical Transmission and Distribution

Safety Procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Please note the job 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).

Job Description

Line Mechanic C-A:

What You'll Do:

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and competently inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-100, or equivalent experience, perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision. Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification.
• After completion of C-100, or equivalent experience, test, de-energize, ground URD cable, splice, and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment under supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-200, or equivalent experience, work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision. Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
• After completion of C-200, or equivalent experience, may cover up stationary tied-in primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-300, or equivalent experience, may cover up, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-400, or equivalent experience, perform duties outlined in the B classification during the first twelve months, assisting with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment, progressing from direct to immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
• Capable of replacing fuses and operating switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision.
• Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations.
• Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
• Perform inspection and troubleshooting of lines.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.

What We're Looking For:

Line Mechanic C:

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR
• One year of related line experience with a completed electrical power line school certificate plus 16 weeks internship, OR
• An Associate degree from an electrical power line school with a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience.

Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or equivalent, qualifying through demonstration, examination, or performance appraisal as determined by the company. Must have the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of Line Mechanic A and qualify through demonstration, examination, or performance appraisal. Must acquire within the time frame set by the company the qualifications to perform the next higher classification or vacate the current job. A physical abilities assessment is also required.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL required

Line Mechanic B:

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL required

Line Mechanic A:

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification with a score of 80% or higher, and successful completion of 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 required

What You'll Get:

Line Mechanic C: $29.39 - $32.67

Line Mechanic B: $36.42 - $37.55

Line Mechanic A: $52.06

AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being, and the company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and community involvement.