Service Mechanic C-A

American Electric Power•Abilene, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an apprentice-level position focused on assisting with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. The role involves driving and operating line trucks and associated equipment, responding to trouble calls, and supporting construction and repair crews. The description provided is based on level C, with additional skills and requirements for levels B and A. Duties apply to both overhead and underground facilities and may include miscellaneous, related, and incidental work beyond the specific outlined tasks.

Requirements

High School graduate or General Equivalency Degree (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.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
Must reside within 30 minute drive of the service location.
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Service Mechanic A, within the time frame determined by the Company, in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal or vacate the current job classification.
Good working knowledge of various circuit connections, voltage identification of lines, phasing, transformer connections and switching devices.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity.
Ability to interpret field prints and switching diagrams, simple blueprints, one-line diagrams, instruction manuals and construction drawings.
Ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
Ability to use a computer and electronic devices and write legibly and record accurately.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to work aloft on poles, towers and structures, use various tools, and operate equipment and finger manipulation of bolts/screws, etc.
Tolerate awkward or stretched positions while working aloft and suspended from safety belt.
Ability to work at heights of up to 250 feet.
Ability to lift 75lbs. overhead.
Demonstrate familiarity with Company safety rules and practices and be proficient in the application of resuscitation and first aid.
Ability to plan work and to properly instruct others.

Nice To Haves

Additional skills and requirements needed for B&A levels.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance and repair of overhead distribution/transmission lines, structures, and equipment in accordance with Company safety rules, regulations, and practices.
Report unsafe conditions and practices.
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 higher classification.
Work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision after six months.
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices under direct supervision.
Refuse line and transformer devices.
Test de-energized lines and equipment.
Place or remove grounds.
Progress from direct supervision to immediate and finally general supervision as skill level dictates.
Perform duties of the first six months of the SMB classification under direct supervision of an employee of higher classification after 18 months in this classification.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
Operate mechanized equipment required to install, remove, or maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities.
Become familiar with the use and care of live line tools.
Become familiar with and use volt-amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
Load, unload, handle, install, maintain, and remove poles, towers, and structures.
Assemble and erect equipment mountings such as regulator and transformer platforms.
Apply various kinds of insulating protective equipment on facilities energized only at voltage qualified to work on.
Build overhead transformer installations.
Identify single and three-phase lines and determine their voltage and conductor size.
Become familiar with series and parallel circuits.
Gain poles in the air and install single, double, and buck arms.
Perform inspection and troubleshooting of lines and report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintain records and submit reports as required.
Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.
Perform similar or less skilled work and assist employees of equal or higher classification.