Service Mechanic C - A (Weslaco, TX)

American Electric Power; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power invites applications for an apprentice Service Mechanic in Weslaco, TX, focusing on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of overhead and underground electrical facilities. You will assist with keeping lines energized safely and support crews in construction and repair tasks.

The role requires a GED or high school diploma, at least one year of distribution power line experience or equivalent training, and a valid Class A CDL. Reporting location is Weslaco, TX.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
• Minimum one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR equivalent line experience with an electrical power line school certificate plus internship or associate degree with internship.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
• Successful candidate must reside within the service territory.
• Reporting location is Weslaco, TX.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repair of overhead distribution/transmission lines, structures and equipment while following safety rules.
• Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision; up to 600 volts under immediate supervision.
• Operate line devices under supervision as skill increases.
• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and equipment on overhead/underground facilities.
• Load, unload, handle, install, maintain and remove poles, towers and structures.
• Maintain records and submit reports as required.

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-22-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

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:

• 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 Data

Compensation Grade:

N024-V75

Compensation Range:

$34.96 - $56.52

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 frequently, 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.

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.