Service Mechanic C - A (Weslaco, TX)

American Electric Power

Weslaco (TX)

Hybrid

USD 47,000 - 77,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

American Electric Power in Weslaco, TX is seeking an apprentice-level Service Mechanic to assist in maintenance, installation, and inspection of distribution and transmission facilities. You will drive line trucks and support construction and repair crews while following company safety rules and procedures.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, one year of distribution electrical power line experience or equivalent training, and a valid Class A CDL.

Qualifications

High School graduate or GED.
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.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance and repair of overhead distribution/transmission lines, structures and equipment.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision (first 6 months).
Work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision.
Operate line switches, reclosers and other devices under supervision during training.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other equipment on overhead/underground facilities.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Volt-amp meters

Ground meggers

Continuity testers

Job description

Category : Technical Speciality/Skilled Trades

Job Summary

This is an apprentice level position. The duties are to assist in performing service work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities; drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Assist in responding to trouble calls, investigating, correcting, and clearing trouble, and provide assistance to construction and repair crews, as required. The following list sets forth the principal duties required for the job. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.

Job Description

Successful candidate must reside within the service territory**

Reporting location is Weslaco, TX.

What You'll Do:

Assist with maintenance and repair of overhead distribution/transmission lines, structures and equipment while performing duties in accordance with the Company safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
During the first six months in this classification, shall be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision. Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification.
After six months in this classification, shall be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.
During the SMC classification, under direct supervision, the employee may operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices, test de-energized lines and equipment, and place or remove grounds. During this time frame, the employee may progress from direct supervision to immediate and finally general supervision as skill level dictates.
After 18 months in this classification, for the purpose of on-the-job training, may perform the duties of the first six months of the SMB classification when working under the direct supervision of an employee of higher classification.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
Operate mechanized equipment required to install, remove or maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities.
Become familiar with the use and care of live line tools.
Become familiar with and use volt-amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
Load, unload, handle, install, maintain and remove poles, towers and structures.
Assemble and erect equipment mountings such as regulator and transformer platforms.
Apply various kinds of insulating protective equipment on facilities energized only at voltage qualified to work on.
Build overhead transformer installations.
Identify single and three-phase lines and determine their voltage and conductor size.
Become familiar with series and parallel circuits.
Gain poles in the air and install single, double and buck arms.
Perform inspection, trouble-shooting of lines and report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Familiar and able to maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintain records and submit reports as required.
Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.
Perform similar or less skilled work and assist employees of equal or higher classification.

What You'll Have:

Education requirements are listed below:

High School graduate or General Equivalency Degree (GED).

Work Experience requirement listed below:

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.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.

What You'll Get:

Service Mechanic C -$34.96/hr - $37.28/hr

Service Mechanic B - $43.69/hr

Service Mechanic A - $46.62/hr - $66.41/hr

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Heavy

Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Service Mechanic A, within the time frame determined by the Company, in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal or vacate the current job classification.
Must have a good working knowledge of various circuit connections, voltage identification of lines, phasing, transformer connections and switching devices. Must know the fundamentals of electricity and have the ability to interpret field prints and switching diagrams, simple blueprints, one-line diagrams, instruction manuals and construction drawings.
Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
Must have the ability to use a computer and electronic devices and write legibly and record accurately.
Must be able to distinguish colors.
Must have the ability to work aloft on poles, towers and structures, use various tools, and operate equipment and finger manipulation of bolts/screws, etc.
Tolerate awkward or stretched positions while working aloft and suspended from safety belt.
Must be able to work at heights of up to 250 feet.
Must be able to lift 75lbs. overhead.
Must demonstrate familiarity with Company safety rules and practices and be proficient in the application of resuscitation and first aid.
Must possess the ability to plan work and to properly instruct others.

Compensation

$34.96 - $56.52

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force fr equently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Details

“Knowing that I am part of team that is making the power grid safer and more reliable gives me a real sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for coming to work every day.”

Perform all types of work involved in the construction, maintenance, rebuild, removal, operation, testing and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission and distribution facilities. Assist in responding to emergency call-outs on station trouble and coordinating prompt restoration of service to customers as required. The following list sets forth the principal duties required with the degree of supervision normally given. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON - Station Electrician or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

Perform work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance,

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