Lineman Journeyman

American Electric Power•Atoka, OK

2d•$37 - $56

About The Position

Builds, repairs and maintains electrical transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems, requiring use of precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards present when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories. Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: Work Experience requirement listed below: 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. Applicable years of experience will determine appropriate classification.
Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license.
Must live within 35 roadway miles of the service territory.
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.
Work Hours / Travel Requirements: 40 hours per week with overtime and travel as required.
Must be available for overtime callout including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Climbs poles or rides in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles.
Installs and repairs 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.
Covers 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.
May service streetlight systems.
May patrol power lines.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

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