Lineman A: Transmission & Distribution Leader

American Electric Power; Haughton (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Louisiana is seeking a Line Mechanic in the Lineman A/B family to install, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution facilities, overhead and underground. The role involves escalating responsibilities from C through I, including switching and troubleshooting energized lines and directing crew.

The position requires a High school diploma or GED, and a valid Class A CDL. A minimum of one year of distribution electrical power line experience or related

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.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect overhead and underground facilities.
• Test, de-energize and ground URD cable, splice and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot, repair and energize URD cable and equipment.
• Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.

Skills

Line work

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Electric Power in Louisiana is seeking a Line Mechanic in the Lineman A/B family to install, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution facilities, overhead and underground. The role involves escalating responsibilities from C through I, including switching and troubleshooting energized lines and directing crew.

The position requires a High school diploma or GED, and a valid Class A CDL. A minimum of one year of distribution electrical power line experience or related