Line Mechanic C-A

American Electric Power•Crooksville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Mechanic performs work involving the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, and drives and operates line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Line Mechanic C builds on the skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D or equivalent. Work is performed under varying levels of supervision based on skill level and qualifications. The role includes progressively performing work on energized conductors and equipment as training and certifications are completed. After completing specified C-level training or demonstrating equivalent experience, the employee may perform designated work on equipment energized up to 260 or 600 volts, test and work on underground residential distribution (URD) cable, and cover, transfer, or move primary conductors under the applicable supervision. During the first twelve months performing B-classification duties, the employee assists with energized lines, cables, and equipment while progressing from direct to immediate supervision as appropriate. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant line-work experience and qualifications for the applicable classification, a valid Class A CDL, and a physical abilities assessment. The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Crooksville Service Center in Crooksville, Ohio. AEP describes its compensation and benefits as competitive and comprehensive.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Line Mechanic C: at least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience; alternatively, 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: have performed the duties of and possess all qualifications of Line Mechanic D or equivalent, and qualify through company-determined demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
Ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of Line Mechanic A, and qualify through company-determined demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal.
Acquire, within the company-determined time frame, the qualifications for the next higher classification in the line of progression or vacate the current classification.
For Line Mechanic B: high school diploma or GED and at least two years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or equivalent experience as determined by the company.
For Line Mechanic A: high school diploma or GED and 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.
External candidates for Line Mechanic A: at least four years of line-work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.
Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) is required.
Successful completion of a physical abilities assessment.
Live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the Crooksville Service Center at 130 West Main Street, Crooksville, Ohio 43731.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect overhead and underground facilities, including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment.
Perform designated work on energized conductors and equipment in accordance with completed training, demonstrated qualifications, and required supervision.
Test, de-energize, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment as qualified.
Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment for line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
Cover up stationary tied-in primary conductors and equipment, and, at later training stages, cover up, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision.
Assist with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment during the first twelve months performing B-classification duties, progressing from direct to immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
Replace fuses and operate energized switching and sectionalizing devices when qualified and working under general supervision.
Build and erect equipment mountings, including regulator and transformer platforms, and build overhead transformer installations.
Follow proper tagging procedures when 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.