Line Mechanic D

American Electric Power•Benton Harbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including driving and operating line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. These duties apply to both overhead and underground equipment and facilities. American Electric Power (AEP) is an energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions, focusing on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. AEP aims to redefine the future of energy by reducing its carbon footprint, empowering communities, and building an engaged workforce, all while maintaining reliable service. The company is seeking team members to help create the grid of the future and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive work culture that values diverse experiences.

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.
Successful candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Benton Harbor Service Center, located at 2425 Meadowbrook Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.

Nice To Haves

Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

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.
After completion of D-100, or equivalent experience, 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.
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.
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, 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.
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 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.