Lineman Appr 3rd Yr- Journeyman

American Electric Power•Duncan, OK

4d•$41 - $59

About The Position

Assist with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. The position may also involve miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to the duties listed, depending on assignment and supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of electrical line work experience; applicable experience determines appropriate classification.
Must possess and maintain a valid state CDL A driver's license.
Must live within a 35-mile radius 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 work 40 hours per week, with overtime and travel as required.
Must be available for overtime callout, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

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 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, as needed.
Perform energized line work using insulated poles (hot sticks) with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools, and/or rubber gloves and sleeves.
Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.