2nd Year - Lineman Journeyman

American Electric Power • Tulsa, OK

7d • $39 - $59 • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license.
• Must live within 35 mile radius/40 roadway miles of the service location.
• Must have the ability to climb and work at heights.
• Must have the ability to communicate with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
• Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation.
• Must acquire with such time determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher line of progression or vacate the current job classifications.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment.
• May climb poles and/or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles.
• Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.
• Installs pole hardware and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices.
• May cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
• Uses insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED