Line Mechanic C-A

American Electric Power•Ripley, WV

4d•$31 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

AEP is hiring a Line Mechanic C to install, rearrange, maintain, operate, remove, and inspect electrical transmission and distribution facilities, and to drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Duties apply to both overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The C classification builds on the skills and knowledge gained as a Line Mechanic D or through equivalent experience. The successful candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Ripley Service Center in Ripley, West Virginia, or be willing to relocate at their own expense. The role performs line work under direct, immediate, or general supervision depending on the task, qualification, and skill level. Work includes assembling and inspecting overhead and underground facilities; working on energized conductors and equipment within the limits of completed C-level training or equivalent experience; testing, grounding, splicing, terminating, troubleshooting, repairing, and energizing URD cable; and using electrical test equipment on voltages up to 600 volts. The mechanic may cover, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as qualifications progress. After completion of C-400 or equivalent experience, the employee performs duties outlined for the B classification during its first twelve months. Additional work includes building equipment mountings and overhead transformer installations, following tagging procedures while switching energized circuits, inspecting and troubleshooting lines, directing assigned employees, and completing monthly apprentice cards for supervisory review. A physical abilities assessment is required. The position is classified as heavy physical work, involving exertion of 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience; alternatively, one year of related line experience consisting of successful completion of a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution electrical power line experience; or an associate degree from an electrical power line school that includes at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution electrical power line experience.
Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).
Must have performed the duties of and have all qualifications of Line Mechanic D or equivalent, and qualify through Company-determined demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for Line Mechanic A duties and qualify through Company-determined demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
Must acquire, within a timeframe determined by the Company, the qualifications for the next higher classification in the line of progression or vacate the current classification.
Must pass a physical abilities assessment.
Must live or be willing to relocate at personal expense within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Ripley Service Center.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect overhead and underground facilities, including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision after completing C-100 or equivalent; assist with secondary-voltage work up to 600 volts under immediate supervision.
Test, de-energize, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment under the required level of supervision after C-100 or equivalent.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision after C-200 or equivalent, using appropriate electrical test equipment.
Cover stationary tied-in primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision after C-200 or equivalent; cover, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision after C-300 or equivalent.
Perform duties outlined for Line Mechanic B during its first twelve months after completing C-400 or equivalent experience, including assisting with energized line, cable, and equipment work and operating switching and sectionalizing devices as qualified.
Build and erect equipment mountings, such as regulator and transformer platforms, and build overhead transformer installations.
Conduct proper tagging procedures when switching energized circuits.
Inspect and troubleshoot lines.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Complete monthly apprentice cards and submit them to local supervision for review.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.