Line Mechanic-C-A

American Electric Power•Beckley, WV

1d•$31 - $59

About The Position

Perform work involved in installing, rearranging, maintaining, operating, removing, and inspecting electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including driving and operating line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Line Mechanic C role builds on skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D or equivalent. The successful candidate must live, or be willing to relocate at their own expense, within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Beckley Service Center at 4600 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801. This posting covers multiple grade levels and advancement opportunities, with higher levels requiring increased experience, training, certifications, and responsibilities. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License, and the qualifications specified for the applicable classification. A Physical Abilities Assessment is required. The work involves safely performing overhead and underground utility work outdoors in varying weather and responding to emergency restoration situations. The physical demand level is Heavy Work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Line Mechanic C: at least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience, or qualifying electrical line school education and internship experience as defined by the Company.
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 required certifications and demonstrations, or at least four years of line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Demonstrated qualifications equivalent to the preceding classification level and successful qualification through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to advance through the Line Mechanic progression.
Obtain qualifications required for advancement within Company-established timeframes.
Pass a Physical Abilities Assessment (PAT).
Ability to safely perform work on overhead and underground electric utility facilities.
Capability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and respond to emergency restoration situations.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence.
Live, or be willing to relocate at personal expense, within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Beckley Service Center.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and remove overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities and associated equipment.
Perform work on energized and de-energized conductors, cables, transformers, switches, reclosers, and other electrical equipment in accordance with training, qualifications, and safety requirements.
Test, de-energize, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize Underground Residential Distribution (URD) cable and equipment.
Install, maintain, and operate cutouts, line switches, sectionalizing devices, regulators, capacitor banks, transformer banks, and street lighting systems.
Perform switching activities and follow established tagging, clearance, and safety procedures.
Install, maintain, switch, and troubleshoot residential and commercial underground distribution systems.
Locate and correct faults, hazardous conditions, and service interruptions using testing and diagnostic equipment.
Interpret drawings, specifications, and standards to perform construction, maintenance, restoration, and live-line work.
Operate and maintain company vehicles, aerial devices, line tools, and specialized equipment used in electric utility operations.
Direct and assist employees assigned to support work activities and field operations.
Communicate with customers regarding service requirements, outages, meter locations, and restoration activities.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and apprenticeship documentation as required.
Promote and support AEP’s Accident Prevention, Safety and Health, and Corporate Compliance programs.
Perform similar or less-skilled work and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.