Transmission Line Mechanic — Field Lineman

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Texas Company, Inc. seeks a Transmission Line Mechanic A to assist with installation, maintenance and inspection of transmission facilities. You will operate line trucks and bucket trucks, climb poles, and safeguard work areas under supervision to ensure safe, reliable electric service.

Candidates should be able to follow safety rules, work overtime, and travel as required. A high school diploma or GED is required with no prior experience, though line work experience or line school is

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• No previous work experience required. Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in accordance with safety rules and report unsafe conditions.
• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures, and equipment on overhead facilities.
• Demonstrate ability to operate Company equipment, climb poles/structures, and work from bucket trucks.
• Supply employees aloft with necessary tools and equipment.
• Assist in setting poles and clearing vegetation around transmission rights‑of‑way.
• Operate line trucks and related equipment; travel to work locations.

Skills

Pole climbing

Line work

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Live line tools

Rubber gloves

Bare-hand techniques

Bucket trucks

Derricks

Job description

AEP Texas Company, Inc. seeks a Transmission Line Mechanic A to assist with installation, maintenance and inspection of transmission facilities. You will operate line trucks and bucket trucks, climb poles, and safeguard work areas under supervision to ensure safe, reliable electric service.

Candidates should be able to follow safety rules, work overtime, and travel as required. A high school diploma or GED is required with no prior experience, though line work experience or line school is