Line Mechanic D - Cols SW

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH

5d • $27 - $28

About The Position

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. All job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. Job Description Line Mechanic D: What You'll Do: 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. After completion of D-100, or equivalent experience, the employee must demonstrate the ability to 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. Also, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under direct supervision. After completion of D-200, or equivalent experience, operate digger/derrick and aerial devices, under immediate supervision as skill level dictates. Also, under immediate supervision of a higher classification, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts. 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). After completion of D-200, or equivalent experience, under direct supervision, the employee may operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices. During this time frame, the employee may progress from direct supervision to immediate and finally general supervision as skill level dictates. After completion of D-300, or equivalent experience, 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 completed5. 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. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION – When a qualified person is working with hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION – When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION – An employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON – Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

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
• This job requires "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 SW Service Center (1770 Georgesville Road Columbus, Ohio 43228)

Nice To Haves

• Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

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
• 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 of a higher classification
• 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
• 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 completed5
• 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

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees