Lineman C-A

American Electric Power•Marshall, TX

About The Position

Perform work involving the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Lineman C classification builds upon the skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Lineman D or equivalent. The successful candidate must reside within 30 miles of the Marshall Service Center. The position performs work on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under supervision, with progressively greater responsibilities for work on energized equipment as qualifications and experience increase. It includes inspecting and troubleshooting lines, using electrical test equipment, applying protective equipment, performing switching and tagging procedures, erecting equipment mountings and transformer installations, and directing employees assigned to assist. The posting includes the qualifications and compensation for Lineman C, Lineman B, and Lineman A classifications in the line of progression. Compensation is listed as $36.08–$36.90 per hour for Lineman C, $40.91–$42.48 per hour for Lineman B, and $58.62 per hour for Lineman A. A physical abilities assessment is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent for Lineman C; high school diploma or GED for Lineman B and Lineman A.
Lineman C: At least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience; or one year of related line experience consisting of successful completion of a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution electrical power line experience; or an associate degree from an electrical power line school including at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution electrical power line experience.
Lineman B: At least two years of work experience as a Lineman C or equivalent experience as determined by the Company.
Lineman A: 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 four years of line work experience and successfully complete the journeyman pre-assessment.
Valid Class A CDL is required.
Must have performed the duties of and have all qualifications of Lineman D or equivalent for Lineman C; Lineman C or equivalent for Lineman B; and Lineman B or equivalent for Lineman A, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of Lineman A, and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Must acquire, within the time frame 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 classification.
A physical abilities assessment is required.
Successful candidate must reside within 30 miles of the Marshall Service Center.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under immediate or general supervision.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision during the first six months in the classification.
Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages up to 600 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification; after six months, work on equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.
Use volt-amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment for line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
Apply insulating protective equipment to facilities energized only at a voltage the employee is qualified to work on.
Under direct supervision, operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices; refuse line and transformer devices; test de-energized lines and equipment; and place or remove grounds. Progress from direct to immediate and then general supervision as skill level permits.
Build and erect equipment mountings, including regulator and transformer platforms, and build overhead transformer installations.
Conduct proper tagging procedures while switching energized circuits.
Inspect and troubleshoot lines.
Perform similar or less-skilled work as assigned.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.