Lineman A: Senior Electric Distribution Lineman

SouthWestern Electric Power Co; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking Lineman A/B/C candidates for maintenance, installation and inspection of transmission and distribution facilities. Residency within 25 miles of the Shreveport Service Center applies.

Successful applicants will work on energized circuits up to 600V under supervision and advance through progressive supervision levels. Qualified candidates must have High School Diploma or GED, a CDL Class A, and appropriate electrical line experience or an approved lineman

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Apprentice lineman training with B-200 certification (80%+).
• External candidates: journeyman pre‑assessment or 4 years line work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect underground facilities and equipment on energized or de-energized lines.
• Operate test equipment and insulating PPE on voltages up to 600 volts.
• Perform switching, tagging, trouble-shooting and line maintenance under supervision.
• Progress through supervision levels as skills develop and lead others as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice lineman training completion with B-200 certification

Journeyman pre-assessment completion (external candidates)

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking Lineman A/B/C candidates for maintenance, installation and inspection of transmission and distribution facilities. Residency within 25 miles of the Shreveport Service Center applies.

Successful applicants will work on energized circuits up to 600V under supervision and advance through progressive supervision levels. Qualified candidates must have High School Diploma or GED, a CDL Class A, and appropriate electrical line experience or an approved lineman