Senior Line Mechanic: Power Transmission & URD Expert

AEP; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP in Pleasanton, TX is seeking a Line Mechanic C to install, maintain, and troubleshoot transmission and distribution facilities, operating line trucks and equipment, with progression from Line Mechanic D.

Requires a High school diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL, and distribution electrical power line experience or equivalent training; overtime and on-call work are expected, and advancement within the line mechanic family is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of distribution electrical power line experience or equivalent training.
• Valid Class A CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect overhead and underground facilities.
• Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260–600 volts under supervision.
• Test, de-energize, ground URD cables and troubleshoot energized lines.
• Progress through Line Mechanic ranks with training and demonstrated competency.

Skills

CDL Class A

Line work experience

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical power line school certificate

Tools

Volt meters

Amp meters

Ground megger

Continuity testers

Job description

AEP in Pleasanton, TX is seeking a Line Mechanic C to install, maintain, and troubleshoot transmission and distribution facilities, operating line trucks and equipment, with progression from Line Mechanic D.

Requires a High school diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL, and distribution electrical power line experience or equivalent training; overtime and on-call work are expected, and advancement within the line mechanic family is encouraged.