Line Mechanic-C-A

American Electric Power•Kenedy, TX

5d•$35 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

This is a single position posted at multiple levels. The description below is based on a level C. Additional skills and experience are required for B&A. Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The Line Mechanic B builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic C (or equivalent).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company
Valid Class A CDL is required
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Line Mechanic A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current job classification.
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
Must live within 30 miles of the service center.

Nice To Haves

Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic C or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
Assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment during the first twelve months in this classification, progressing from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision after twelve months in this classification.
Install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices.
Re-fuse line and transformer devices.
Test de-energized line or equipment, and place or remove grounds.
Install and maintain residential and commercial underground distribution facilities.
Locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault finding tools and equipment.
Install and maintain multiple street light circuits.
Install three-phase transformer banks on poles, aerial or ground-mounted platforms.
Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service.
Install, maintain, operate and remove capacitor banks from service.
Connect, check phase rotation, parallel and check voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations.
Locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines and/or equipment.
Perform similar or less skilled work.
Prepare, conduct and facilitate safety meetings.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.