Power Tech/Trans Mech D Intern

American Electric Power•Tulsa, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. This role involves performing duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices, and reporting unsafe conditions. The intern will supply employees working aloft with necessary tools and equipment, and assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead facilities. A key aspect of the role is demonstrating comfort working at heights. The intern will also assist with the operation of line trucks, operate various vehicles and equipment for transporting materials and personnel, and assist in setting poles, including in energized areas with proper safety procedures. Additionally, the intern will support transmission right-of-way clearance, identify and understand the purpose of personal protective equipment and tools, and maintain a clean work area. The position also includes assisting employees of equal or higher classification, attending and participating in training, and performing similar or less skilled work. Reporting irregularities and abnormal conditions is also a responsibility.

Requirements

High school graduate/GED.
Must have completed the 1st year of a 2-year high school or adult education power line training program (or be enrolled in a 9-month adult education program.)
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.
No previous work experience required.
Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) selection test is required for this position.
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
Successful completion of the Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

Nice To Haves

Temporary work experience while applicant pursues formal training as a line mechanic.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
Supply employees working aloft the necessary tools and equipment required in the work.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead facilities.
Demonstrate evidence of being at ease above the ground while performing the work.
Assist with the operation of line trucks of various types with derricks and earth-boring equipment.
Operate truck-tractors, both single and tandem-axle, trailers, both regular and fifth-wheel mounted, winches in handling poles and material, and transport employees and equipment to and from work locations.
Assist in setting poles, including poles in energized areas where proper personal protective procedures are used.
Assist in the performance of transmission right-of-way clearance.
Identify all personal protective equipment and its purpose including rubber gloves, blankets, temporary grounds, live line tools, and construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintain records and submit reports as required.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.
Perform similar or less skilled work.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.