Line Mechanic-C-A

American Electric Power•Hico, WV

4d•$31 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Mechanic performs installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including overhead and underground equipment. The position also drives and operates line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. The Line Mechanic C classification builds on skills and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D or equivalent and progresses through duties and qualifications associated with Line Mechanic C, B, and A classifications. The successful candidate must live, or be willing to relocate at their own expense, within 45 minutes' safe driving distance of the Hico Service Center in Hico, West Virginia. At the C level, the employee assembles, installs, maintains, removes, and inspects overhead and underground facilities under supervision appropriate to their skill level. Work includes conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment. After completing specified C-level training or having equivalent experience, the employee performs progressively more advanced work on energized conductors and equipment, tests and services underground residential distribution (URD) cable, uses electrical test equipment, and covers or transfers primary conductors under supervision. The role also includes building equipment mountings and transformer installations, switching and tagging energized circuits, inspecting and troubleshooting lines, directing assigned helpers, and completing monthly apprentice cards. The posting also describes the duties and qualifications of Line Mechanic B and Line Mechanic A. These include progressively independent work on energized and de-energized transmission and distribution facilities; operating switching and sectionalizing devices; installing and maintaining underground distribution equipment, street-light circuits, transformer and regulator banks, and capacitor banks; locating and correcting faults; conducting safety meetings; interpreting drawings and specifications; performing live-line and emergency repair work; directing crews; and handling clearances or permits under established switching and tagging procedures. A physical abilities assessment is required. The stated physical demand level is Heavy Work. AEP describes its mission as putting the customer first and delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The posting states that AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package but does not enumerate specific benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Line Mechanic C: at least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience, or qualifying related experience consisting of a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution power line experience, or an associate degree from an electrical power line school including at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution power line experience.
Valid Class A CDL is required.
Must have performed the duties of and possess the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or equivalent, and qualify through company-determined demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
Must be able and willing to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the next classification in the line of progression and qualify within the time frame determined by the company, or vacate the current classification.
A physical abilities assessment is required.
For Line Mechanic B: at least two years of work experience as a Line Mechanic C or equivalent experience as determined by the company; must have performed the duties of and possess the qualifications of Line Mechanic C or equivalent.
For Line Mechanic A: successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including the B-200 certification written test with a score of at least 80% and successful hands-on comprehensive demonstrations. External candidates must have at least four years of line work experience and successfully complete the journeyman pre-assessment; must have performed the duties of and possess the qualifications of Line Mechanic B or equivalent.
Must live or be willing to relocate at personal expense within 45 minutes' safe driving distance of the Hico Service Center.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect overhead and underground electrical facilities, including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment.
Work on conductors and equipment energized at specified voltage levels, with supervision determined by training, experience, and skill level.
Test, de-energize, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment.
Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment associated with line work up to 600 volts.
Cover, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under the applicable level of supervision.
Build and erect equipment mountings, including regulator and transformer platforms, and build overhead transformer installations.
Follow proper tagging procedures while switching energized circuits.
Inspect and troubleshoot lines.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Complete monthly apprentice cards and submit them to local supervision for review.
At the B and A classifications, install, maintain, and operate line switches, reclosers, cutouts, transformer and regulator banks, capacitor banks, street-light circuits, and underground distribution facilities.
At the B and A classifications, locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions using cable-locating and fault-finding tools and equipment.
At the B and A classifications, conduct or facilitate safety meetings, direct crews, interpret standard drawings and specifications, perform live-line work, and handle transmission and distribution clearances or permits according to switching and tagging procedures.
At the A classification, advise customers about meter or service locations and service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment.