Lineman Appr 1st yr

American Electric Power•Tipton, OK

About The Position

Assist in the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. The work includes installing, repairing, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical facilities, including energized line work. The position requires 40 hours per week, with regular overtime, on-call response, and travel as required. The employee must live within a 35-mile radius or 40 roadway miles of the service location.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
No prior experience required.
Must possess and maintain a valid state CDL driver's license or be able to obtain one within six months.
Must live within 35 miles or 40 roadway miles of the service location.
Must be able to climb and work at heights.
Must communicate with employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation and HireVue Lineworker Assessment.
Must acquire, within the time determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher line of progression or vacate the current job classification.
Must be available for overtime callout, including weekends and holidays.
Must be able to work regular overtime and respond on call; travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required.

Nice To Haves

Line work experience or line school education.

Responsibilities

Open and close switches and install grounding devices on lines and equipment.
Climb poles or work from 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 such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators using hand tools and mechanical devices.
Cover energized lines with rubber goods to allow safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
Perform energized line work up to 138 KV using insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools, or up to 15 KV using rubber gloves and sleeves.
Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.