Lineman 2nd year apprentice-Journeyman

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Builds, repairs, and maintains electrical transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems. The work requires precautionary methods and safety equipment because of electrical hazards when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories. Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices on lines and equipment. The employee may climb poles or ride in a bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators, and other pole hardware. The role also installs and repairs underground facilities, including cable, transformers, potheads, and pedestals, and installs auxiliary equipment such as lightning arresters, switches, and fuses. Work on energized lines may involve covering lines with rubber goods or using insulated hot sticks with powered tools, rubber gloves, and sleeves. The employee may service streetlight systems, patrol power lines, and perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned. This position requires 40 hours per week, with regular overtime, on-call response, and travel as required. The employee must be available for overtime callouts, including weekends and holidays; out-of-town travel may be required. The employee must live within 35 miles or 40 roadway miles of the service location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 electrical power line experience, or an associate degree from an electrical power line school that includes at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution electrical power line experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL.
Must live within a 35-mile radius or 40 roadway miles of the service location.
Ability to climb and work at heights.
Ability to communicate courteously and appropriately with employees, customers, and the general public.
Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation.
Must acquire, within a timeframe determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher line of progression, or vacate the current job classification.

Responsibilities

Build, repair, and maintain overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems.
Open and close switches and install grounding devices on lines and equipment.
Climb poles or ride in a bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators, and other pole hardware.
Install and repair underground facilities, including cable, transformers, potheads, and pedestals.
Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment, including transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices.
Cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
Perform energized line work using insulated hot sticks fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools, and/or rubber gloves and sleeves.
Service streetlight systems as needed.
Patrol power lines as needed.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.