Line Mechanic C: Build, Maintain & Energize the Grid

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is hiring a Line Mechanic to install, maintain and inspect overhead and underground electrical facilities in the service area.

The role builds on prior Line Mechanic experience and requires ability to work with energized equipment under varying supervision levels. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL, and be willing to perform overtime and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience.
• Or one year of related line experience including a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus 16 weeks internship or distribution line experience.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Must be able to perform duties of Line Mechanic D or equivalent and qualify through demonstration, examination or performance appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect overhead and underground facilities.
• After completing C-100 or equivalent, work on energized conductors up to 260 volts under general supervision.
• Assist with work on conductors energized up to 600 volts under immediate supervision.
• After C-100, test, de-energize and ground URD cable and equipment, troubleshoot and energize URD cable.
• After C-200, work on conductors energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.
• Use voltmeters, ammeters, ground meggers and testers for line work up to 600 volts.
• After C-200, may cover primary conductors under direct supervision.
• After C-300, may cover or move primary conductors under direct supervision.
• After C-400, perform duties of B classification during first twelve months.

Skills

Line work

Overtime

On-call

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Ground megger

Continuity tester

Job description

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is hiring a Line Mechanic to install, maintain and inspect overhead and underground electrical facilities in the service area.

The role builds on prior Line Mechanic experience and requires ability to work with energized equipment under varying supervision levels. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL, and be willing to perform overtime and on-call duties.