Lineman Appr 2 Yr - Lineman Journeyman

American Electric Power•Chickasha, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Builds, repairs and maintains electrical transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems, requiring use of precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards present when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories. Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
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.
Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license.
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 35-mile radius/40 roadway miles of service location.

Responsibilities

Climbs poles or rides in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles.
Installs and repairs 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 and/or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work.
May service streetlight systems.
May patrol power lines.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.