Lineman D through A

American Electric Power•Kingsport, TN

2d•$28 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Lineman, posted in a range (D through A), and will be filled based on education and experience. The successful candidate must live within 45 minutes safe driving distance of the Kingsport Service Center or be willing to relocate at their own expense. The role involves assisting with and performing work related to the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including driving and operating line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. All job duties apply to both overhead and underground equipment and facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
No experience required (for Line Mechanic D)
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Employee shall obtain appropriate licensing as required by federal and/or state law prior to the end of the designated probationary period.
Must acquire CDL beginners permit within 60 days.
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Line Mechanic A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current job classification.
This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout.
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 (for Line Mechanic C).
Valid Class A CDL is required (for Line Mechanic C).
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company (for Line Mechanic C).
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position (for Line Mechanic C).
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company (for Line Mechanic B).
Valid Class A CDL is required (for Line Mechanic B).
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic C or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company (for Line Mechanic B).
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position (for Line Mechanic B).
Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations (for Line Mechanic A).
External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment (for Line Mechanic A).
Valid Class A CDL is required (for Line Mechanic A).
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic B or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company (for Line Mechanic A).
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position (for Line Mechanic A).

Nice To Haves

Line work experience or line school education is preferred (for Line Mechanic D).

Responsibilities

Assist with the assembly, installation, maintenance, removal, and inspection of underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures, and other associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under direct or immediate supervision.
Demonstrate the ability to competently perform ground person duties under immediate or direct supervision.
Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing, and removing poles, towers, and structures.
Operate Company equipment (with exception of digger/derricks and aerial lift vehicles), climb poles, ladders, and structures, and work on de-energized conductors and equipment.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under direct supervision (after completion of D-200 or equivalent experience).
Operate digger/derrick and aerial devices under immediate supervision (after completion of D-200 or equivalent experience).
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification (after completion of D-200 or equivalent experience).
Assemble and install Line Material and hardware under direct or immediate supervision.
Use and store hand lines, tie knots, and demonstrate a basic working knowledge with ropes and rigging equipment inspection and use.
Splice primary and secondary overhead wires using the proper tools, hardware, and equipment (including crimping and compression tools).
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices under direct supervision (after completion of D-200 or equivalent experience).
Test de-energized overhead lines and equipment, install and remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision (after completion of D-300 or equivalent experience).
Inspect and maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion.
Identify, inspect, use, and maintain all classes of rubber gloves and sleeves (PIPE), and insulating blankets, hoses, and covers (IPE).
Inspect, maintain, organize, operate, and stock company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Safely execute pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue processes as training is completed.
Protect or control work area by setting and removing barricades, flags, signs, cones, and associated equipment.
Maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports as required.
Correctly read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital Kilowatt-hour meters.
Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and competently inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates (Line Mechanic C).
Perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision (after completion of C-100 or equivalent experience).
Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification (Line Mechanic C).
Test, de-energize and ground URD cable, splice and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot, repair and energize URD cable and equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates (after completion of C-100 or equivalent experience).
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision (after completion of C-200 or equivalent experience).
Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts (after completion of C-200 or equivalent experience).
Cover up stationary tied in (cannot transfer) primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates (after completion of C-200 or equivalent experience).
Cover up, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates (after completion of C-300 or equivalent experience).
Perform the same duties as outlined in the B classification during the first twelve months (after completion of C-400 or equivalent experience).
Assist with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment during the first twelve months in the LMB classification.
Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision (during LMB classification).
Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations (Line Mechanic C).
Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits (Line Mechanic C).
Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines (Line Mechanic C).
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist (Line Mechanic C).
Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities (Line Mechanic B).
Assist with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment during the first twelve months in the Line Mechanic B classification.
Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision (Line Mechanic B).
Progress from immediate supervision to general supervision when performing work on energized lines and equipment after twelve months in the Line Mechanic B classification.
Install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; test de-energized line or equipment, and place or remove grounds (Line Mechanic B).
Install, maintain, and switch residential and commercial underground distribution facilities (Line Mechanic B).
Locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault finding tools and equipment (Line Mechanic B).
Install and maintain multiple street light circuits (Line Mechanic B).
Install three-phase transformer banks on poles, aerial or ground-mounted platforms (Line Mechanic B).
Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service (Line Mechanic B).
Install, maintain, operate, and remove capacitor banks from service (Line Mechanic B).
Connect, check phase rotation, parallel, and check voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations (Line Mechanic B).
Locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines and/or equipment (Line Mechanic B).
Prepare, conduct, and facilitate safety meetings (Line Mechanic B).
Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized (Line Mechanic A).
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits (Line Mechanic A).
Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision (Line Mechanic A).
Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations (Line Mechanic A).
Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities (Line Mechanic A).
Install, maintain, and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities (Line Mechanic A).
Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault finding tools and equipment (Line Mechanic A).
Direct crew when assigned (Line Mechanic A).
Obtain, issue, accept, and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures (Line Mechanic A).
Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment (Line Mechanic A).
Assist employees of equal or higher classification (Line Mechanic A).