Line Mechanic D-A

AEP Service Corporation; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Charleston, WV is seeking line workers to install, maintain, and repair electric distribution facilities. You will perform energized/de-energized line work, engage in switching and restoration, and operate a range of line equipment to ensure safe, reliable service.

The role emphasizes safety, training progression, and collaboration with crews. A valid license and lineworker training are required or preferred, with opportunities to advance through classifications as you

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited electrical lineworker program or line school preferred for entry-level candidates.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and remove overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.
• Perform line work on energized and de-energized electrical systems in accordance with classification level, training progression, and safety requirements.
• Assist with and perform switching operations, sectionalizing activities, grounding procedures, and restoration activities to ensure safe and reliable electric service.
• Operate and maintain company equipment including trucks, aerial devices, digger derricks, specialized line tools, and testing equipment.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot underground residential distribution (URD) systems, commercial underground facilities, street lighting systems, transformers, regulator banks, capacitor banks, and related electrical equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, organize, and properly use personal protective equipment, rubber goods, tools, vehicles, and line equipment.
• Locate and correct electrical faults, hazardous conditions, and service interruptions using appropriate diagnostic and testing tools.
• Perform safe work practices including pole-top rescue, bucket-truck rescue, job site protection, switching/tagging procedures, and accident prevention activities.
• Direct and assist assigned employees as required while supporting employee training, development, and apprenticeship progression.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, apprenticeship documentation, and operational information.
• Communicate with customers regarding service interruptions, meter locations, and service requirements as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, crews, and other company organizations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.
• Perform similar or less-skilled duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Line work

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Communication with customers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical lineworker program or line school completion preferred

Job description

Job Posting End Date 10-30-2026 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. Provide first response to trouble calls; investigate, correct and clear trouble, and provide assistance to construction and repair crews, as required. 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 Servicer builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic A, Lineman A (or equivalent).

Job Description

This position is posted in a range from Line Mechanic D-A

This job requires "recommended" results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout-an untimed online assessment that typically takes about 45 minutes; all applicants will be automatically invited, but employees already in the Line progression are exempt and may disregard the request; see the Employment Test Prep section at https://www.aep.com/careers/testprep/ for details.

*The selected candidate will need to reside within 45 mins of the North Charleston Service Center ( 404 29th St. W Charleston, WV 25635)

What You'll Do:

• Construct, install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and remove overhead and underground electric distribution facilities, conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, poles, structures, and associated equipment.
• Perform line work on energized and de-energized electrical systems in accordance with classification level, training progression, and safety requirements.
• Assist with and perform switching operations, sectionalizing activities, grounding procedures, and restoration activities to ensure safe and reliable electric service.
• Operate and maintain company equipment including trucks, aerial devices, digger derricks, specialized line tools, and testing equipment.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot underground residential distribution (URD) systems, commercial underground facilities, street lighting systems, transformers, regulator banks, capacitor banks, and related electrical equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, organize, and properly use personal protective equipment, rubber goods, tools, vehicles, and line equipment.
• Locate and correct electrical faults, hazardous conditions, and service interruptions using appropriate diagnostic and testing tools.
• Perform safe work practices including pole-top rescue, bucket-truck rescue, job site protection, switching/tagging procedures, and accident prevention activities.
• Direct and assist assigned employees as required while supporting employee training, development, and apprenticeship progression.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, apprenticeship documentation, and operational information.
• Communicate with customers regarding service interruptions, meter locations, and service requirements as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, crews, and other company organizations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.
• Perform similar or less-skilled duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited electrical lineworker program or line school is preferred for entry-level candidates.

Work Experience requirements listed below:

• Line Mechanic D: No experience required. Utility line work experience or line school education preferred.
• Line Mechanic C: Minimum one year of distribution electrical power line work experience, or equivalent qualifying line school and internship combination.
• Line Mechanic B: Minimum two years of experience as a Line Mechanic C or equivalent experience as determined by the Company.
• Line Mechanic A: Successful completion of apprentice lineman training program and required certification milestones, or a minimum of four years of line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.

Other:

• This position requires recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout assessment. Employees currently in the line progression are exempt.
• Selected candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the Huntington Service Center (1122 Seventh Ave., Huntington, WV 25719).
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Line Mechanic D employees must obtain a CDL learner's permit within 60 days and obtain required licensing within designated probationary periods.
• Valid Class A CDL is required for Line Mechanic C, B, and A classifications.
• Must have the ability and desire to successfully progress through the line of progression and acquire qualifications for higher classifications within company-established timelines.
• Must qualify through demonstration, examination, performance appraisal, and training requir