Line Mechanic: Electric Power Distribution Pro (CDL)

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 100,152,000 - 161,953,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a Line Mechanic C in Abilene, TX. The role builds on Line Mechanic D experience, performing installation, maintenance, and inspection of overhead and underground electrical facilities and supervising assistants.

Travel and on-call duties are required, with progression through multiple qualification levels as experience grows. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of distribution line experience or equivalent training, a valid

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, or equivalent (see ad).
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Must be able to progress through Line Mechanic levels as determined by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers and structures under supervision.
• After C-100 or equivalent, 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.
• Test, de-energize and ground URD cables and troubleshoot and energize URD cable and equipment after C-100/C-200 experience.
• After C-200, work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.
• Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers and other electrical test equipment up to 600 volts.
• Build equipment mountings and overhead transformer installations.
• Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
• Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit for review.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

AEP Texas Company, Inc. is seeking a Line Mechanic C in Abilene, TX. The role builds on Line Mechanic D experience, performing installation, maintenance, and inspection of overhead and underground electrical facilities and supervising assistants.

Travel and on-call duties are required, with progression through multiple qualification levels as experience grows. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of distribution line experience or equivalent training, a valid