Line Service Mechanic – Electric Power Distribution (Apprentice)

AEP; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Abilene, TX is seeking a Service Mechanic C-A to support maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical facilities. The role includes working with energized lines under supervision, handling heavy equipment, and progressing through classifications as skills grow.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a Class A CDL, and power line experience or related training. The job emphasizes safety, training, and teamwork on a heavy workload.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• One year distribution electrical power line work experience or equivalent training.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and repair of overhead distribution/transmission lines, structures and equipment.
• Operate line switches, reclosers, cutouts, and other devices under supervision.
• Respond to trouble calls and assist crews in repairs and inspections.
• Load, unload and position poles, towers and structures; assemble equipment mounts.
• Inspect and test lines and equipment up to 600 volts as trained.
• Document work and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Voltage identification

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Pole climbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical power line school cert/Associate degree

Tools

Volt-amp meters

Ground megger

Test equipment

Job description

AEP in Abilene, TX is seeking a Service Mechanic C-A to support maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical facilities. The role includes working with energized lines under supervision, handling heavy equipment, and progressing through classifications as skills grow.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a Class A CDL, and power line experience or related training. The job emphasizes safety, training, and teamwork on a heavy workload.