Lineman C-A

American Electric Power•Haughton, LA

1d•$35 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

This position is posted in a range from Line Mechanic C-A. The selected candidate will need to work within a 25-mile radius of the Haughton Operation Center. The Lineman A builds upon the skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Lineman B (or equivalent). This role involves performing all types of work related to the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, applicable to both overhead and underground systems. The employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work beyond what is specifically outlined.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Class A CDL is required
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or the equivalent
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Line Mechanic A) in this family
Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current job classification.
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience.
Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations.
External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic B or the equivalent

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and competently inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and other associated equipment.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.
Test, de-energize, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize underground residential distribution (URD) cable and equipment.
Cover up stationary tied in primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision.
Cover up, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision.
Perform duties outlined in the B classification during the first twelve months, including assisting with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment, and progressing from direct to immediate supervision.
Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision.
Build and erect equipment mountings (e.g., regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations.
Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
Perform inspection and troubleshooting of lines.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized.
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits.
Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision.
Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities.
Install, maintain, and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities.
Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault finding tools and equipment.
Obtain, issue, accept, and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures.
Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.