Line Mechanic D - Cols SE

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, both overhead and underground. It also includes driving and operating line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. The position requires progressing through different skill levels (D-100, D-200, D-300) with varying degrees of supervision, from direct to immediate to general, as the employee gains experience and qualifications. The company, American Electric Power (AEP), is an energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions, focusing on customer service, reducing carbon footprint, and building an engaged workforce.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
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
"recommended" test results from HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position
Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the Columbus SE Service Center (5900 Refugee Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43232)

Nice To Haves

Line work experience or line school education

Responsibilities

Assist in performing 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
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 (after completion of D-100, or equivalent experience)
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under direct supervision (after completion of D-100, or equivalent experience)
Operate digger/derrick and aerial devices, under immediate supervision as skill level dictates (after completion of D-200, or equivalent experience)
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification (after completion of D-200, or equivalent experience)
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 under direct supervision (after completion of D-200, or equivalent experience)
Test de-energized overhead lines and equipment install and remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision (after completion of D-300, or equivalent experience)
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