Lineman Journeyman

American Electric Power • Tulsa, OK

7d

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. Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices on lines and equipment. Work may include related and incidental duties in addition to those listed, and similar or less skilled work as assigned.

The position is based within 35 miles or 40 roadway miles of the service location. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with regular overtime, on-call response, and travel as required, including possible out-of-town travel. The employee must be available for overtime callouts, including weekends and holidays.

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 duties of the next higher line of progression or vacate the current job classification.
• Must be available for overtime callouts, including weekends and holidays; regular overtime and on-call response are required.
• 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.
• Perform energized line work using insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools, and/or rubber gloves and sleeves.
• Service streetlight systems and 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.

Benefits

• AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employee well-being; specific benefits are not listed.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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