Line Mechanic C-A

American Electric Power•Canton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform 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. All job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Line Mechanic C builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D (or equivalent). This role involves assembling, installing, maintaining, removing, and inspecting overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and other associated equipment. It requires the ability to work on energized equipment up to specified voltages under varying levels of supervision as skill level dictates. The position also involves using electrical test equipment, performing cable splicing and termination, troubleshooting and repairing URD cable and equipment, and potentially covering up or transferring primary conductors and equipment. Directing the work of assigned employees and completing monthly apprentice cards are also key responsibilities. The company emphasizes a strong commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.

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.
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 required for this position.
Valid Class A CDL is required
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company (for Line Mechanic B).
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 (for Line Mechanic A).
External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment (for Line Mechanic A).
Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Canton South Service Center (2100 Shepler Church Av Canton, Ohio 44706).

Nice To Haves

The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON - Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

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.
Perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision (after completion of C-100 or equivalent).
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 (after completion of C100 or equivalent).
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision (after completion of C-200 or equivalent).
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 (after completion of C-200 or equivalent).
Cover up, transfer or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates (after completion of C-300 or equivalent).
Perform the same duties as outlined in the B classification during the first TWELVE MONTHS (after completion of C-400 or equivalent).
Assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment during the first twelve months in the Line Mechanic B classification, progressing from direct to immediate supervision.
Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision (during the first twelve months in Line Mechanic B classification).
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.