Lineman 2nd year -Journeyman

American Electric Power • Bartlesville, OK

3d • $37 - $56 • 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 family.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or 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 live within 35 mile radius/40 roadway miles of service location.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment.
• May climb poles and/or ride 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.
• May cover 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.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED