Line Mechanic C-A - Cols NE
About The Position
Perform work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, and drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Line Mechanic C builds upon the skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D or equivalent. The Line Mechanic C-A assembles, installs, maintains, removes, and inspects overhead and underground facilities under supervision appropriate to skill level. Progression through training or equivalent experience expands the employee’s ability to work on energized equipment, perform underground residential distribution (URD) cable work, use electrical test equipment, and cover, transfer, or move primary conductors. During the first twelve months after reaching the applicable B classification duties, the employee assists with energized-line work and progresses from direct to immediate supervision as skill level allows; the employee can also replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage under general supervision. The position also involves building equipment mountings and overhead transformer installations, switching energized circuits using proper tagging procedures, and inspecting and troubleshooting lines. The employee may direct assisting employees and completes monthly apprentice cards for local-supervision review. Candidates must meet the qualifications for the applicable Line Mechanic classification. The posting describes requirements for Line Mechanic C, B, and A, including education, line-work experience or training, and a valid Class A CDL. A physical abilities assessment is required. The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the Columbus NE Service Center.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- For Line Mechanic C: at least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience; or one year of related line experience consisting of successful completion of 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 that includes at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution line experience.
- For Line Mechanic C: must have performed the duties of and meet all qualifications for Line Mechanic D or equivalent, and qualify through company-determined demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
- For Line Mechanic C: ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills for Line Mechanic A and qualify through company-determined demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
- For Line Mechanic C: acquire qualifications for the next higher classification within the timeframe determined by the Company or vacate the current classification.
- For Line Mechanic B: at least two years of work experience as 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.
- For external Line Mechanic A candidates: at least four years of line-work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.
- Valid Class A CDL required for Line Mechanic C, B, and A.
- Physical abilities assessment required.
- Live or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the Columbus NE Service Center.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect overhead and underground facilities, including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment.
- Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision after completing C-100 or equivalent experience; assist with secondary-voltage work up to 600 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification.
- After C-100 or equivalent experience, test, de-energize, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment under supervision appropriate to skill level.
- After C-200 or equivalent experience, work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision and use electrical test equipment for line work up to 600 volts.
- After C-200 or equivalent experience, cover stationary tied-in primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision.
- After C-300 or equivalent experience, cover, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision.
- Perform duties outlined for the B classification during the first twelve months in that classification, including assisting with energized-line work and, under general supervision, replacing fuses and operating switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage.
- Build and erect equipment mountings, such as regulator and transformer platforms, and build overhead transformer installations.
- Conduct proper tagging procedures while switching energized circuits.
- Inspect and troubleshoot lines.
- Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
- Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
- Complete monthly apprentice cards and submit them to local supervision for review.
- Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.
Benefits
- AEP describes a unique comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employees’ overall well-being; specific benefits are not listed.
- Competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
