Line Mechanic C-A

American Electric Power•Delaware, OH

1d•$31 - $59

About The Position

Performs work involving the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including driving and operating line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Line Mechanic C builds on the skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D or equivalent, and performs duties under supervision appropriate to the task and skill level. The role includes assembling, installing, maintaining, removing, and inspecting conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment. As training and qualifications are completed, the employee performs specified work on energized conductors and equipment, URD cable, and primary conductors under the stated levels of supervision. Additional duties include building equipment mountings and transformer installations, switching energized circuits with proper tagging, inspecting and troubleshooting lines, directing employees assigned to assist, and completing monthly apprentice cards for supervisory review.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Line Mechanic C: at least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience; or 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.
Must have performed the duties of and meet the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or equivalent, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of Line Mechanic A, with qualification determined through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
Must acquire, within a timeframe determined by the Company, the qualifications needed for the next higher classification in the line of progression or vacate the current classification.
A physical abilities assessment is required.
Valid Class A CDL is required.
Must live or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the Delaware Service Center in Delaware, Ohio.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect overhead and underground facilities, including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment.
Perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision after completion of C-100 or equivalent experience; assist with work on secondary voltages up to 600 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification.
After C-100 or equivalent experience, test, de-energize, and ground URD cable; splice and terminate URD cable; and troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment under the appropriate supervision.
After C-200 or equivalent experience, work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision, using electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
After C-200 or equivalent experience, cover up stationary tied-in primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision, as skill level dictates.
After C-300 or equivalent experience, cover up, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision, as skill level dictates.
After C-400 or equivalent experience, perform specified B-classification duties during the first twelve months, including assisting with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment, progressing from direct to immediate supervision as skill level dictates, and replacing fuses and operating energized switching and sectionalizing devices under general supervision.
Build and erect equipment mountings, such as regulator and transformer platforms, and build overhead transformer installations.
Conduct proper tagging procedures while switching energized circuits.
Inspect and troubleshoot lines.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Complete monthly apprentice cards and submit them to local supervision for review.