Lineman Appr 1 yr

American Electric Power•Wilburton, OK

6d•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.

Requirements

High School Education/GED.
No experience required.
Must possess and maintain a valid CDL state driver's license or be able to obtain one within six months.
Must have the ability to climb and work at heights.
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.
Must reside within a 35 mile radius or 40 roadway miles of the assigned work location.

Nice To Haves

Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.