Line Mechanic-D

AEP Service Corporation; Woodlawn (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a committed apprentice/line worker in Woodlawn, VA to assist with installation, maintenance and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. The role involves working with overhead and underground equipment, driving line trucks, and supporting crew operations.

Applicants must live within 45 minutes of the Woodlawn Service Center and meet the education requirement; CDL permit within 60 days is required.

Qualifications

• Must live within 45 minutes of Woodlawn Service Center.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; line work experience or line school preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license; must obtain CDL beginner permit within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembly, installation, maintenance, removal and inspection of underground facilities and overhead lines.
• Demonstrate ground person duties under supervision; assist with loading/unloading and rigging; progress to operating equipment as trained.
• Assemble and install line material and hardware under supervision; inspect and use rigging equipment.
• Splice primary and secondary overhead wires with proper tools.
• Operate line equipment such as digger/derrick and aerial devices after training.
• Read and record readings on Kilowatt-hour meters; complete apprentice cards.
• Perform similar or lesser skilled work as assigned.

Skills

Ground duties

Pole climbing

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digger/derrick

Bucket truck

Job description

Job Posting End Date

11-05-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Assist in performing work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities; drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. All job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities.

Job Description

The selected candidate must live within 45 minutes of the Woodlawn Service Center (65 Forest Oak Road Woodlawn, VA 24381)

What You’ll Do:

• 1. Assist with the assembly, installation, maintenance, removal and competently inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under direct or immediate supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to competently perform ground person duties under immediate or direct supervision as skill level dictates. Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing and removing poles, towers and structures. After completion of D-100, or equivalent experience, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment (with exception of digger/derricks and aerial lift vehicles), climb poles, ladders and structures, and work on de-energized conductors and equipment. Also, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under direct supervision. After completion of D-200, or equivalent experience, operate digger/derrick and aerial devices, under immediate supervision as skill level dictates. Also, under immediate supervision of a higher classification, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts.
• 2. Assemble and install Line Material and hardware under direct or immediate supervisionUse and store hand lines, tie knots and demonstrate a basic working knowledge with ropes and rigging equipment inspection and use.
• Splice primary and secondary overhead wires using the proper tools, hardware and equipment (including crimping and compression tools).
• After completion of D-200, or equivalent experience, under direct supervision, the employee may operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices. During this time frame, the employee may progress from direct supervision to immediate and finally general supervision as skill level dictates. After completion of D-300, or equivalent experience, test de-energized overhead lines and equipment install and remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervison.
• 3. Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and work area in a safe, clean and orderly fashionIdentify, inspect, use and maintain all classes of rubber gloves and sleeves(PIPE), and insulating blankets, hoses and covers(IPE).Inspect, maintain, organize, operate and stock company vehicles, equipment and tools.Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• 4. Safely execute pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue processes as training is completed5. Protect or control work area. Set and remove barricades, flags, signs, cones and associated equipment.
• 6. Maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports as required.Correctly read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital Kilowatt-hour meters.Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
• 7. Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions:DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON - Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

What We're Looking For :

Education requirements are listed below:

High school diploma or GED

Work Experience requirements are listed below:

No experience required. Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Employee shall obtain appropriate licensing as required by federal and/or state law prior to the end of the designated probationary period. Must acquire CDL beginners permit within 60 days.

Other:

1) Must have the ability and desire to acqui