Lineman Journeyman

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Builds, repairs, and maintains electrical transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems. The work requires precautionary methods and safety equipment because of electrical hazards when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories. The role also involves opening and closing switches and installing grounding devices on lines and equipment. The employee may perform related and incidental work in addition to the duties described, and may be assigned similar or less-skilled work. The position requires 40 hours per week, with regular overtime, on-call response, and travel as required, potentially including out-of-town travel. The employee must live within 35 miles or 40 roadway miles of the service location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including the B-200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations.
External candidates must have at least 4 years of line work experience and successfully complete the journeyman pre-assessment.
Must possess and maintain a valid state CDL A driver's license.
Must live within 35 miles or 40 roadway miles of the service location.
Ability to climb and work at heights.
Ability to communicate courteously and properly with employees, customers, and the general public.
Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation.
Must acquire, within the time determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher line of progression or vacate the current job classification.
Must be available for overtime callout, including weekends and holidays; the role requires regular overtime and on-call response.
Travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required.

Responsibilities

Climb poles or ride in a bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators, and other pole hardware.
Install and repair underground facilities, including cable, transformers, potheads, and pedestals.
Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices.
Cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
Use 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.
Service streetlight systems as needed.
Patrol power lines as needed.
Open and close switches and install grounding devices on lines and equipment.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
Respond to overtime callouts, including on weekends and holidays, and travel as required.