Line Mechanic C-A: Electric Power Line Installer

American Electric Power; South Bend (AR); Presencial; USD 62 000 - 117 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

American Electric Power is seeking a Line Mechanic to install, maintain, test and repair overhead and underground electrical facilities. The role involves climbing, operating line trucks and performing inspections under varying supervision levels, with progression from C to A according to qualifications.

You will work with energized lines up to specified voltages, wear required PPE, and may require overtime and on‑call duties.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED.
• Line Mechanic-C Experience: Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience.
• Line Mechanic-B Experience: Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company
• Line Mechanic-A 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: Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Line Mechanic A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and 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, shall be competent to 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 C100, or equivalent experience, test, de-energize and ground URD cable, Splice and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot, repair and energize URD cable and equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-200, or equivalent experience, shall be capable of working 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 stationery tied in (cannot transfer) 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 the same duties as outlined in the B classification during the first TWELVE MONTHS. (Wording from LMB description - During the first twelve months in this classification (LMB) assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment.
• During this time frame, the employee should progress from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
• Also, shall be capable of replacing fuses and operate 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.

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

American Electric Power is seeking a Line Mechanic to install, maintain, test and repair overhead and underground electrical facilities. The role involves climbing, operating line trucks and performing inspections under varying supervision levels, with progression from C to A according to qualifications.

You will work with energized lines up to specified voltages, wear required PPE, and may require overtime and on‑call duties.