Line Mechanic D-A

American Electric Power • Beckley, WV

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform work involving the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, overhead and underground as applicable. The role may also include related and incidental work. The position is posted across the Line Mechanic D through A progression, with higher classifications building on skills, abilities, and knowledge developed in earlier classifications.

The selected candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the designated service center. The posting identifies both Beckley and Huntington Service Center locations in separate sections. Applicants generally must receive recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout; employees already in the line progression are exempt. A Physical Abilities Assessment is required for Line Mechanic C, B, and A classifications.

Compensation is listed as $28.31–$58.62. The position carries a heavy physical demand level. AEP describes its benefits package as comprehensive and intended to support 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 combination of line school and internship; 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 progression and acquire qualifications for higher classifications within company-established timelines.
• Ability to meet qualification requirements through demonstration, examination, performance appraisal, and training as determined by the Company.
• Recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout assessment; current employees in the line progression are exempt.
• Physical Abilities Assessment 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 required overtime and storm restoration assignments.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Ability to reside within 45 minutes of the applicable service center.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited electrical lineworker program or line school, preferred for entry-level candidates.
• Utility line work experience or line school education, 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 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.
• Respond to emergencies and perform restoration work, including overtime and storm restoration assignments 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