Transmission Line Technician - CDL Required

AEP; San Benito (TX); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AEP is hiring a Transmission Line Mechanic in San Benito, TX to perform installation, maintenance and inspection of de-energized transmission and distribution facilities under supervision. You will climb, wire and support transmission structures, and participate in safety training.

A valid Class A CDL and related line experience or equivalent schooling are required. The role requires physical ability for heavy work and adherence to procedural safety standards, with opportunities to advance

Formación

• High school graduate or GED.
• Minimum of one year transmission electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: completion of a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or transmission electrical power line experience, OR an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or transmission electrical power line experience.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform duties following safety rules and report unsafe conditions.
• Patrol transmission lines using maps and drawings.
• Install, maintain and repair overhead lines.
• Dig holes for poles, towers and anchors.
• Set poles and towers, and anchorages; replace or stub poles.
• Assemble and frame tower components on ground and in air.
• Perform right‑of‑way control procedures for transmission lines.
• Assist in use of live line tools and rubber gloves under supervision.
• Maintain tools and work area in good order.

Conocimientos

Line work experience

Educación

High school graduate or GED

Associate degree in electrical power line field

Descripción del empleo

AEP is hiring a Transmission Line Mechanic in San Benito, TX to perform installation, maintenance and inspection of de-energized transmission and distribution facilities under supervision. You will climb, wire and support transmission structures, and participate in safety training.

A valid Class A CDL and related line experience or equivalent schooling are required. The role requires physical ability for heavy work and adherence to procedural safety standards, with opportunities to advance