Senior Lineman

American Electric Power•Marshall, TX

12d

About The Position

Perform installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including overhead and underground facilities as applicable. Work on energized or de-energized circuits and construction, including emergency repairs and routine modifications. Direct crews routinely and exercise leadership and judgment when in charge. The successful candidate must reside within 30 miles of the Marshall Service Center. Regular overtime and on-call response are required, and travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of satisfactory work experience as a Lineman A or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL.
Must have performed Lineman A duties and possess Lineman A qualifications or equivalent; must qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Good working knowledge of company safety rules and practices; proficiency in resuscitation and first aid.
Knowledge of circuit connections, line-voltage identification, phasing, transformer connections, and switching devices.
Knowledge of electricity fundamentals and ability to interpret field prints and switching diagrams.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and meet vehicle-operation requirements designated by federal and/or state law.
Knowledge of tools, materials, equipment, and company transmission and distribution standards.
Ability to interact courteously and appropriately with employees, customers, and the public; plan work and instruct others.
Physical abilities pre-assessment required.
Must reside within 30 miles of the Marshall Service Center.
Regular overtime and on-call response are required; travel, including out-of-town travel, may be required.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and line equipment, including on congested construction and energized or de-energized systems.
Direct crews routinely and exercise leadership and judgment when in charge.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, fixtures, and associated overhead and underground equipment.
Operate cutouts, line switches, re-closers, and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change taps; and phase out or parallel circuits.
Perform live-line work on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine facility modifications, including energized cutovers to new or temporary installations.
Select and interpret standard drawings and specifications, and complete new construction and live-line work without supervision.
Locate and clear dangerous conditions and repair facilities to restore and maintain service.
Protect the public by placing warning signs, flares, traffic flags, and barriers as required.
Operate mechanized equipment used to install, remove, or maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities.
Obtain, issue, accept, and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits under established switching and tagging procedures.
Follow proper switching procedures for transmission and distribution lines and stations.
Install, maintain, and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities; locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault-finding equipment.
Connect, phase out, parallel, and adjust voltage on single- and three-phase transformer installations.
Use electrical test equipment, including voltmeters, ammeters, maxi-meters, recording meters, and phase-rotation testers, at all voltages, including to investigate customer complaints.
Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service.
Install, maintain, operate, and remove capacitor banks from service.
Patrol and inspect lines and stations as assigned.
Instruct customers about meter or service locations and advise them about service interruptions related to their electrical equipment.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean and orderly condition; maintain records and submit reports as required.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification; attend assigned training and assist in training other employees.
Prepare, conduct, and facilitate safety meetings.
Perform similar or less-skilled work and report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Follow company safety rules, regulations, and practices, and report unsafe conditions and practices.