2nd Yr to Journeyman Lineman

American Electric Power•Wilburton, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. The following list sets forth the principal duties required for the job. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment. Climbs poles or rides in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles. Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals. Installs pole hardware and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices. Covers energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service. Uses insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools to perform energized line work up to 138 KV or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work up to 15 KV.

Requirements

High School Education/GED.
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.
Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license.
Must have the ability to climb and work at heights.
Must live within 35 miles radius/40 roadway miles of the service location.
Must have the ability to communicate with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation.
Must acquire with such time determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher line of progression or vacate the current job classifications.

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities.
Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.
Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment.
Climbs poles or rides in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles.
Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.
Installs pole hardware and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices.
Covers energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
Uses insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools to perform energized line work up to 138 KV or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work up to 15 KV.