Lineman C - Lineman A

American Electric Power•Mt Pleasant, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing all types of work related to the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, applicable to both overhead and underground systems. The Lineman A role builds upon the skills, abilities, and knowledge acquired as a Lineman B or equivalent. A residency requirement is in place, mandating that the successful candidate must reside within a 30-minute drive from the Mt Pleasant Service Center.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (for Lineman C, B, and A).
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 Lineman C).
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Lineman C or equivalent (for Lineman 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. External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment (for Lineman A).
Valid Class A CDL is required.
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Lineman D or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal (for Lineman C).
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties of Lineman A and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal (for Lineman C and B).
Must acquire qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression within a company-determined timeframe, or vacate the current job classification (for Lineman C and B).
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Lineman B or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal (for Lineman A).
A physical abilities assessment is required for this position (for Lineman C, B, and A).

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.
Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision after six months.
Use volt-amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment on voltages up to 600 volts.
Apply insulating protective equipment on facilities energized at voltages qualified to work on.
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices under direct supervision.
Refuse line and transformer devices, test de-energized lines and equipment, and place or remove grounds under direct supervision, potentially progressing to immediate and general supervision.
Build and erect equipment mountings (e.g., regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations.
Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.