Line Mechanic-D-A

American Electric Power • Huntington, WV

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including overhead and underground equipment. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. The position is posted across the Line Mechanic D–A progression and requires recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout, except for employees already in the line progression. The selected candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the Huntington Service Center in Huntington, West Virginia.

The role involves constructing, installing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and removing electric distribution facilities and equipment. Work may be performed on energized or de-energized systems according to classification, training progression, and safety requirements. Employees operate company vehicles and specialized equipment, support safe and reliable service, and may direct or assist other employees as required.

The position requires the ability to work at heights, climb poles and structures, operate aerial equipment, and work outdoors in varying weather. Emergency response, overtime, and storm restoration assignments may be required. Compensation is listed as $28.31–$58.62. AEP describes its benefits package as supporting health, financial well-being, work-life balance, career development, and retirement goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid state driver's license, which must be maintained.
• Line Mechanic D: no experience required; must obtain a CDL learner's permit within 60 days and required licensing within designated probationary periods.
• Line Mechanic C: at least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience, or an equivalent qualifying line school and internship combination; valid Class A CDL required.
• Line Mechanic B: at least two years of experience as a Line Mechanic C or equivalent experience as determined by the Company; valid Class A CDL required.
• Line Mechanic A: successful completion of an apprentice lineman training program and required certification milestones, or at least four years of line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment; valid Class A CDL required.
• Ability and desire to progress through the line of progression and acquire qualifications for higher classifications within company-established timelines.
• Must qualify through demonstration, examination, performance appraisal, and training requirements determined by the Company.
• Physical Abilities Assessment is required for Line Mechanic C, B, and A classifications.
• Ability to work at heights, climb poles and structures, operate aerial equipment, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely perform emergency response and restoration activities, including overtime and storm restoration assignments as required.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Selected candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the Huntington Service Center at 1122 Seventh Ave., Huntington, WV 25719.
• Recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout assessment are required; current employees in the line progression are exempt.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited electrical lineworker program or line school is preferred for entry-level candidates.
• Utility line work experience or line school education is preferred for Line Mechanic D.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and remove overhead and underground electric distribution facilities, conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, poles, structures, and associated equipment.
• Perform line work on energized and de-energized electrical systems in accordance with classification level, training progression, and safety requirements.
• Assist with and perform switching operations, sectionalizing activities, grounding procedures, and restoration activities.
• Operate and maintain company equipment, including trucks, aerial devices, digger derricks, specialized line tools, and testing equipment.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot underground residential distribution systems, commercial underground facilities, street lighting systems, transformers, regulator banks, capacitor banks, and related equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, organize, and properly use personal protective equipment, rubber goods, tools, vehicles, and line equipment.
• Locate and correct electrical faults, hazardous conditions, and service interruptions using diagnostic and testing tools.
• Follow safe work practices, including pole-top and bucket-truck rescue, job site protection, switching and tagging procedures, and accident prevention activities.
• Direct and assist assigned employees as required and support employee training, development, and apprenticeship progression.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, apprenticeship documentation, and operational information.
• Communicate with customers regarding service interruptions, meter locations, and service requirements as appropriate.
• Collaborate with supervisors, crews, and other company organizations to complete work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.
• Perform similar or less-skilled duties and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Respond to emergency and storm restoration assignments, including overtime, as required.

Benefits

• AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well-being, work-life balance, career development, and retirement goals.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED