Line Mechanic D-A

American Electric Power•Beckley, WV

8d•$28 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Perform work involved in installing, rearranging, maintaining, operating, removing, and inspecting electrical transmission and distribution facilities, overhead and underground as applicable. The position may also include related and incidental work. The Line Mechanic A classification builds on skills, abilities, and knowledge developed as a Line Mechanic B or equivalent. The posting covers Line Mechanic classifications D through A. The role constructs, installs, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and removes electric distribution facilities and equipment. Work includes energized and de-energized systems, underground residential and commercial facilities, street lighting, and associated equipment. Employees must follow applicable classification, training, and safety requirements, and may support employee training and apprenticeship progression. The selected candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the service center; the posting identifies both the Beckley and Huntington Service Centers. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather, climbing and working at heights, and emergency response, overtime, and storm restoration assignments as required. Compensation is listed as $28.31–$58.62. The physical demand level is Heavy Work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid state driver's license, which must be maintained.
Line Mechanic D: No experience required.
Line Mechanic C: At least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience, or an equivalent qualifying combination of line school and internship.
Line Mechanic B: At least two years of experience as a Line Mechanic C or equivalent experience as determined by the Company.
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.
Line Mechanic D employees must obtain a CDL learner's permit within 60 days and required licensing within designated probationary periods.
Valid Class A CDL for Line Mechanic C, B, and A classifications.
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 (PAT) 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.
Must receive recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout assessment; employees currently in the line progression are exempt.
Must reside within 45 minutes of the applicable service center; the posting names Beckley and Huntington Service Centers.

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 electrical 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 appropriate diagnostic and testing tools.
Follow safe work practices, including pole-top rescue, 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.