Lineman Journeyman

American Electric Power•Bartlesville, 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. Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices on lines and equipment. The position includes climbing poles or riding in a bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators, and other pole hardware; installing and repairing underground facilities; and installing auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators. The lineman covers energized lines with rubber goods and performs energized line work using insulated poles fitted with grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves and sleeves. The role may also involve servicing streetlight systems and patrolling power lines, as well as similar or less-skilled assigned work. The position is 40 hours per week, with regular overtime and on-call response. Overtime callouts may include weekends and holidays. Travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required. 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.
Possess and maintain a valid state CDL A driver's license.
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.
Pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation.
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.
Be available for regular overtime, on-call response, and overtime callouts, including weekends and holidays; travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required.

Responsibilities

Build, repair, and maintain overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems.
Open and close switches and install grounding devices on lines and equipment.
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, including transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices.
Cover energized lines with rubber goods to allow safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
Perform energized line work using insulated poles 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.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
Respond to overtime callouts, including those on weekends and holidays, and travel as required.