Line Mechanic-C-A

American Electric Power•Beckley, WV

1d•$31 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing work related to the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. The role includes driving and operating line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. All job duties apply to both overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Line Mechanic C classification builds upon the skills and knowledge acquired as a Line Mechanic D or equivalent. The selected candidate will be required to reside within a 45-minute commute of the Beckley Service Center. This position is posted in a range from Line Mechanic C to Line Mechanic A.

Requirements

High school diploma 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 CDL is required
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
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.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company
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.
Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations.
External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic B or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.

Nice To Haves

The selected candidate will need to reside within 45 mins of the Beckley Service Center (4600 Robert C. Byrd Dr, Beckley WV 25801)

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove and competently inspect overhead, and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification.
Test, de-energize and ground URD cable, Splice and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot, repair and energize URD cable and equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
Cover up stationary tied in (cannot transfer) primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
Cover up, transfer or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
Perform the same duties as outlined in the B classification during the first TWELVE MONTHS.
Assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment.
Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision.
Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations.
Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
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, maintain and switch 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.
Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized.
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits.
Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision.
Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities.
Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities.
Direct crew when assigned.
Obtain, issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures.
Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.