Line Mechanic: Electric Power Distribution

AEP; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) Beckley, WV seeks a Line Mechanic C for a full-time role. You must live within 45 minutes of the Beckley Service Center and hold a valid Class A CDL.

Education-wise, a high school diploma or GED is required, with progression opportunities through line mechanic levels. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot overhead and underground distribution systems, perform live-line work, and coordinate with customers on service needs and outages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and remove overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities and associated equipment.
• Perform work on energized and de-energized conductors, cables, transformers, switches, reclosers, and other electrical equipment in accordance with training, qualifications, and safety requirements.
• Test, de-energize, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment.
• Install, maintain, and operate cutouts, line switches, sectionalizing devices, regulators, capacitor banks, transformer banks, and street lighting systems.
• Perform switching activities and follow established tagging, clearance, and safety procedures.
• Install, maintain, switch, and troubleshoot residential and commercial underground distribution systems.
• Locate and correct faults, hazardous conditions, and service interruptions using testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and standards to perform construction, maintenance, restoration, and live-line work.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles, aerial devices, line tools, and specialized equipment used in electric utility operations.
• Direct and assist employees assigned to support work activities and field operations.
• Communicate with customers regarding service requirements, outages, meter locations, and restoration activities.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and apprenticeship documentation as required.
• Promote and support AEP's Accident Prevention, Safety and Health, and Corporate Compliance programs.

Skills

Electrical line work

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) Beckley, WV seeks a Line Mechanic C for a full-time role. You must live within 45 minutes of the Beckley Service Center and hold a valid Class A CDL.

Education-wise, a high school diploma or GED is required, with progression opportunities through line mechanic levels. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot overhead and underground distribution systems, perform live-line work, and coordinate with customers on service needs and outages.