Line Mechanic-D-A

American Electric Power•North Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is posted in a range from Line Mechanic D-A. The Line Mechanic A builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic B (or equivalent). This job requires "recommended" results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout—an untimed online assessment that typically takes about 45 minutes; all applicants will be automatically invited, but employees already in the Line progression are exempt and may disregard the request. The selected candidate will need to reside within 45 mins of the North Charleston Service Center (404 29th St. W Charleston, WV 25635).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations.
External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.
Valid Class A CDL is required
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic B or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits.
Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision.
Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities.
Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities.
Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault finding tools and equipment.
Direct crew when assigned.
Obtain, issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures.
Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Perform similar or less skilled work.