Line Mechanic C - A

American Electric Power•Mt. Vernon, OH

7d•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. Specific duties include working on energized equipment up to 600 volts, using electrical test equipment, splicing and terminating URD cable, troubleshooting and repairing URD cable and equipment, and potentially covering up or transferring primary conductors and equipment under supervision. The position also includes building equipment mountings, conducting proper tagging procedures, performing inspection and troubleshooting of lines, directing the work of assigned employees, and completing monthly apprentice cards. The job description also outlines different levels of supervision (Direct, Immediate, General) and defines a Qualified Person. The role requires progression through classifications, with the ultimate goal of performing the duties of 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.
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.
Valid Class A CDL is required

Nice To Haves

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.
Must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Mt. Vernon Service Center (Boyle Street Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050)

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.