Lineman Apprentice (3rd Year) - Journeyman Track

American Electric Power; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Duncan, Oklahoma is seeking a skilled lineworker to assist in the installation, maintenance, operation and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. You will drive line trucks and perform related tasks infield.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, two years of electrical line work experience, and a valid CDL A license. Candidates must live within travel radius and be prepared for overtime, weekends, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of electrical line work experience.
• Must possess a valid CDL A license.
• Must live within 35 miles of service location.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices.
• Climbs poles and/or rides in bucket to install or repair wires and hardware.
• Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.
• Installs pole hardware and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators.
• May cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
• Uses insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechan­ically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Skills

CDL A

High school diploma

Line work experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Electric Power in Duncan, Oklahoma is seeking a skilled lineworker to assist in the installation, maintenance, operation and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. You will drive line trucks and perform related tasks infield.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, two years of electrical line work experience, and a valid CDL A license. Candidates must live within travel radius and be prepared for overtime, weekends, and travel as needed.