Line Mechanic-D-A

American Electric Power•Charleston, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform work involved in installing, rearranging, maintaining, operating, removing, and inspecting electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including overhead and underground facilities as applicable. The role may also include related and incidental work. The Line Mechanic A classification builds on skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic B or equivalent. The position is posted across classifications from Line Mechanic D through A. The selected candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the North Charleston Service Center, although the posting also states a Huntington Service Center residency requirement. The job requires recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout, an untimed online assessment that typically takes about 45 minutes. Applicants are automatically invited; employees already in the line progression are exempt. A Physical Abilities Assessment is required for Line Mechanic C, B, and A classifications. Candidates must progress through the line classifications and satisfy company qualification, examination, performance, and training requirements.

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 obtain higher-classification qualifications within company-established timelines.
Ability to qualify through demonstrations, examinations, performance appraisals, and training requirements determined by the Company.
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 work, including required overtime and storm assignments.
Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence.
Recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout assessment; employees currently in the line progression are exempt.
Selected candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the Huntington Service Center, as stated in the posting.

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 consistent with classification level, training progression, and safety requirements.
Assist with and perform switching operations, sectionalizing, grounding, and restoration activities to support safe and reliable electric service.
Operate and maintain company 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.
Use safe work practices, including pole-top and 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 and efficiently in compliance with company standards.
Perform similar or less-skilled duties and other responsibilities as assigned.
Safely perform emergency response and restoration activities, including overtime and storm restoration assignments as required.