Lineman C-A
About The Position
Perform work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, and drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Lineman C role builds upon the skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Lineman D or equivalent. The successful candidate must reside within 30 miles of the Marshall Service Center. The role includes assembling, installing, maintaining, removing, and inspecting facilities and equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground systems, as well as work on energized equipment within specified voltage limits and supervision requirements. The position also involves testing, applying insulating protective equipment, operating sectionalizing devices under direct supervision, constructing equipment mountings and transformer installations, following tagging procedures, inspecting and troubleshooting lines, and directing employees assigned to assist. The posting lists compensation levels for Lineman C, B, and A. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, relevant line-work experience or education and internship as specified for the classification, and a physical abilities assessment. The job has a heavy physical demand level, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and up to 10–20 pounds constantly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 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 including at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution electrical power line experience.
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Must have performed the duties of and have all qualifications of Lineman D or equivalent, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
- Must have the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of Lineman A in the job family.
- Must acquire the qualifications necessary for the next higher classification within the timeframe determined by the Company, or vacate the current classification.
- Must pass a physical abilities assessment.
- Must reside within 30 miles of the Marshall Service Center.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures, and 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 in the classification.
- Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification.
- After six months in the classification, work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.
- Use volt-amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment for line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
- Apply insulating protective equipment to facilities energized only at voltages the employee is qualified to work on.
- Under direct supervision, 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.
- Build and erect equipment mountings, including regulator and transformer platforms, and build overhead transformer installations.
- Conduct proper tagging procedures while switching energized circuits.
- Inspect and troubleshoot lines.
- Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
- Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
- Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.
Benefits
- AEP states it offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employees’ overall well-being; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
