Lineman C-Lineman A

American Electric Power•Longview, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for a Lineman position, with progression opportunities up to Lineman A. The role involves performing work related to the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including driving and operating line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. All job duties apply to both overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Lineman C classification builds upon the skills and knowledge of a Lineman D (or equivalent). A residency requirement is in place, requiring the successful candidate to live within 30 miles of the Longview Operations Center. The job description outlines specific progression paths and requirements for Lineman C, Lineman B, and Lineman A classifications, including education, work experience, licenses, certifications, and the need to acquire skills for the next higher classification. A physical abilities assessment is required for all classifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
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.
Valid Class A CDL is required
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Lineman D or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Lineman A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
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.
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Lineman C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company
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.
Valid Class A CDL is required.

Nice To Haves

Reside within 30 miles of the Longview Operations Center.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove and competently inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under immediate or general supervision.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision during the first six months.
Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision after six months.
Use volt-amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
Apply various kinds of insulating protective equipment on facilities energized only at voltage qualified to work on.
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices, test de-energized lines and equipment, and place or remove grounds under direct supervision, progressing to immediate and general supervision as skill dictates.
Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations.
Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.