Line Mechanic-D -A

American Electric Power•Roanoke, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing all types of work related to the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, applicable to both overhead and underground systems. The Line Mechanic D role serves as an entry point into the Line Mechanic progression, building upon foundational skills. The successful candidate must reside within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Loch Haven Service Center in Roanoke, VA, or be willing to relocate at their own expense. This vacancy is posted within a range and will be filled based on the candidate's education and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
No experience required
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.

Nice To Haves

Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the assembly, installation, maintenance, removal, and inspection of underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures, and 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.
Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing, and removing poles, towers, and structures.
Operate Company equipment (excluding digger/derricks and aerial lift vehicles), climb poles, ladders, and structures, and work on de-energized conductors and equipment after completing D-100 or equivalent experience.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under direct supervision after completing D-100 or equivalent experience.
Operate digger/derrick and aerial devices under immediate supervision after completing D-200 or equivalent experience.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification after completing 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 proper tools, hardware, and equipment (including crimping and compression tools).
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, and refuse line and transformer devices under direct supervision after completing D-200 or equivalent experience.
Progress from direct supervision to immediate and finally general supervision as skill level dictates during the operation of sectionalizing devices.
Test de-energized overhead lines and equipment, and install and remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision after completing 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 by setting and removing 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.