Senior Line Mechanic - Electrical Power Distribution

American Electric Power (AEP); Canton (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Canton, OH, is hiring a Line Mechanic C to perform installation, maintenance and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including overhead and underground lines. The role progresses through C-100, C-200, and C-400, with increasing responsibilities and training, and requires living within 30 miles of Canton.

You will operate line trucks, perform switching, testing and grounding, and supervise apprentices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Experience in electrical power line work or related line experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain and competently inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers and structures.
• Test, de-energize and ground URD cable, splice and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot energized circuits.
• Build and erect equipment mountings and overhead transformer installations; perform switching and tagging of energized circuits.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist and complete Monthly Apprentice Cards for supervision review.
• Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines and provide skilled line work up to various voltages as described in the classification.

Skills

Line work experience

CDL knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) in Canton, OH, is hiring a Line Mechanic C to perform installation, maintenance and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including overhead and underground lines. The role progresses through C-100, C-200, and C-400, with increasing responsibilities and training, and requires living within 30 miles of Canton.

You will operate line trucks, perform switching, testing and grounding, and supervise apprentices.