Line Mechanic D-A

American Electric Power • Grundy, VA

1d • $28 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Line Mechanic with a progression from D to A. The successful candidate must live (or be willing to relocate at their own expense) within 45 minutes safe driving distance of the Grundy Ofc & Service Center located at 3406 Southern Gap Rd. Grundy, VA 24614. This vacancy is posted in a range and will be filled based on education and experience. The role involves assisting with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including both overhead and underground equipment. Driving and operating line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment is also a key part of the job. The progression through classifications D, C, B, and finally A involves increasing levels of responsibility, skill, and autonomy, particularly in working with energized lines and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• No experience required. Line work experience or line school education is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Employee shall obtain appropriate licensing as required by federal and/or state law prior to the end of the designated probationary period.
• Must acquire CDL beginners permit within 60 days.
• 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.
• This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout.
• 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.
• 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

• Line work experience or line school education is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly, installation, maintenance, removal and competently inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under direct or immediate supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to competently perform ground person duties under immediate or direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing and removing poles, towers and structures.
• Operate Company equipment (with exception of digger/derricks and aerial lift vehicles), climb poles, ladders and structures, and work on de-energized conductors and equipment.
• Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under direct supervision.
• Operate digger/derrick and aerial devices, under immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
• Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under immediate supervision.
• Assemble and install Line Material and hardware under direct or immediate supervision.
• Use and store hand lines, tie knots and demonstrate a basic working knowledge with ropes and rigging equipment inspection and use.
• Splice primary and secondary overhead wires using the proper tools, hardware and equipment (including crimping and compression tools).
• Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices.
• Progress from direct supervision to immediate and finally general supervision as skill level dictates.
• Test de-energized overhead lines and equipment install and remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision.
• Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and work area in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
• Identify, inspect, use and maintain all classes of rubber gloves and sleeves(PIPE), and insulating blankets, hoses and covers(IPE).
• Inspect, maintain, organize, operate and stock company vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Safely execute pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue processes as training is completed.
• Protect or control work area.
• Set and remove barricades, flags, signs, cones and associated equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports as required.
• Correctly read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital Kilowatt-hour meters.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.
• 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.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
• Assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment.
• Progress from immediate supervision to general supervision as skill level dictates.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED