Line Mechanic D-A

American Electric Power•Charleston, WV

About The Position

Perform work involved in installing, rearranging, maintaining, operating, removing, and inspecting electrical transmission and distribution facilities, both overhead and underground as applicable. Provide first response to trouble calls, investigate and clear trouble, and assist construction and repair crews as needed. The position is posted across the Line Mechanic D through A progression, with duties and supervision varying by classification and demonstrated skill. Employees progress through assigned training and qualifications, performing increasingly complex work on de-energized and energized facilities and equipment. The selected candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the North Charleston Service Center at 404 29th St. W, Charleston, WV 25635. Applicants are required to receive recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout; employees already in the Line progression are exempt. D-level work includes assisting with installation, maintenance, inspection, and removal of facilities and equipment under supervision; performing ground-person duties; handling poles and structures; and, after specified training or equivalent experience, operating company equipment, climbing, working on de-energized equipment, and performing limited work on energized equipment. Duties also include assembling line materials and hardware, using ropes and rigging equipment, splicing overhead wire, inspecting and maintaining tools and vehicles, protecting work areas, maintaining records, completing apprentice cards, and performing rescue procedures as training is completed. C-level work includes assembling, installing, maintaining, removing, and inspecting overhead and underground facilities; testing, splicing, terminating, troubleshooting, and repairing underground residential distribution cable; using electrical test equipment; building equipment mountings and transformer installations; performing switching and tagging procedures; inspecting and troubleshooting lines; and directing assisting employees. The specific energized work and supervision allowed depend on training completion and qualification. B-level work includes working on overhead and underground facilities; installing and operating switching and sectionalizing devices; locating and correcting faults; installing and maintaining underground distribution and street-light circuits; installing transformer, regulator, and capacitor banks; checking phase rotation and voltage; conducting safety meetings; and directing assigned employees. Work on energized lines and equipment is subject to classification, experience, and supervision requirements. A-level work includes installing and maintaining transmission and distribution facilities and line equipment on complex construction, energized or de-energized. Duties include performing construction and live-line work without supervision; making energized cutovers; operating switching devices; troubleshooting underground facilities; directing crews; administering transmission and distribution clearances or permits under established procedures; and advising customers about meter or service locations and interruptions related to their electrical equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Line Mechanic D: no experience required.
For Line Mechanic C: at least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience, or qualifying related line experience through a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution line experience, or an associate degree from an electrical power line school including at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution line experience.
For Line Mechanic B: at least two years of work experience as a Line Mechanic C or equivalent experience as determined by the Company.
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 completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations. External candidates need at least four years of line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.
Valid state driver's license; obtain required licensing under federal or state law before the end of the designated probationary period.
For Line Mechanic D, acquire a CDL beginner's permit within 60 days.
For Line Mechanic C, B, and A, a valid Class A CDL is required.
Meet the qualifications of the preceding classification or equivalent, as determined through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
Acquire the knowledge and skills required for the next classification within the timeframe determined by the Company, or vacate the current classification.
A physical abilities assessment is required for Line Mechanic C, B, and A.
Line work experience or line school education is preferred for Line Mechanic D.
The job requires recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout, except employees already in the Line progression are exempt.
The selected candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the North Charleston Service Center.

Nice To Haves

Line work experience or line school education for Line Mechanic D.

Responsibilities

Install, rearrange, maintain, operate, remove, and inspect electrical transmission and distribution facilities, overhead and underground as applicable.
Respond to trouble calls, investigate and correct trouble, and assist construction and repair crews.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment according to classification and qualification.
Perform ground-person duties and handle, load, unload, install, and remove poles, towers, and structures.
Use company equipment, climb poles and structures, and work on de-energized or energized conductors and equipment as permitted by training, qualification, and supervision requirements.
Assemble and install line materials and hardware; use hand lines, knots, ropes, rigging equipment, and wire-splicing tools.
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices; replace fuses and perform switching as qualified.
Test, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize underground residential distribution cable and equipment as qualified.
Build equipment mountings and overhead transformer installations; install and maintain transformer, regulator, capacitor, street-light, and underground distribution facilities.
Locate and correct faults, hazardous conditions, and trouble on lines and equipment using appropriate locating and testing equipment.
Inspect and maintain tools, protective equipment, company vehicles, equipment, and work areas; report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Safely perform pole-top and bucket-truck rescue procedures as training is completed.
Protect or control work areas by placing and removing barricades, flags, signs, cones, and related equipment.
Maintain accurate records and reports, record meter readings, and complete and submit monthly apprentice cards.
Conduct proper tagging and switching procedures, and obtain, issue, accept, and release clearances or permits as qualified.
Prepare, conduct, or facilitate safety meetings and direct employees assigned to assist.
Advise customers regarding meter or service locations and service interruptions related to customer electrical equipment.
Perform similar or less-skilled work and assist employees of equal or higher classification as assigned.