Lineman A: Electric Distribution & Transformer Installations

aep; Haughton (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Lineman A to perform installation, maintenance, operation, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. The role builds on Lineman B or equivalent and requires readiness to operate within a 25-mile radius of the Haughton Operation Center.

The candidate should have at least one year of distribution electrical power line experience or equivalent training, and must possess a valid Class A CDL.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect overhead and underground facilities and equipment.
• Test, de-energize and ground URD cable, splice and terminate URD cable, troubleshoot and energize URD cable and equipment.
• Build and erect equipment mountings and overhead transformer installations.
• Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
• Perform inspection and troubleshooting of lines.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

AEP is seeking a Lineman A to perform installation, maintenance, operation, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. The role builds on Lineman B or equivalent and requires readiness to operate within a 25-mile radius of the Haughton Operation Center.

The candidate should have at least one year of distribution electrical power line experience or equivalent training, and must possess a valid Class A CDL.