Transmission Line Mechanic C-A

American Electric Power•San Benito, TX

4d•$35 - $57

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a qualified person, the Transmission Line Mechanic C-A performs work involving installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal, and inspection of de-energized electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Work is performed under the level of supervision appropriate to the task and operating conditions. A qualified person is a Line Mechanic or Supervisor knowledgeable about the work and capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
At least one year of transmission electrical power line work experience; alternatively, one year of related line experience may consist of successful completion of a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus at least 16 weeks of internship or transmission electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school that includes at least 16 weeks of internship or transmission electrical power line experience.
Valid Class A CDL.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying specified weights, walking a cumulative two miles over an eight-hour shift, and climbing and working on structures at 100 feet and higher and ascending to and working in a bucket or lift at 150 feet and higher (tested at 60 feet).
Ability to discriminate between colors.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety rules, regulations, and practices, and report unsafe conditions and practices.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Patrol transmission lines using maps and drawings.
Use proper hand signals for line work.
Perform right-of-way control procedures for transmission lines.
Install, maintain, and repair overhead lines.
Dig holes for poles, towers, and anchors.
Set poles, tower below-ground components, and guy anchorages.
Replace or stub poles, whether dead or energized.
Make up and install guys.
Assemble tower components on the ground and in the air.
Frame pole structures on the ground and in the air.
Attach tools and materials to life ropes and cables using proper methods for installation or use in the air.
Test and support poles before climbing as required.
Operate miscellaneous transmission motor-driven tools.
Select and apply proper knots; perform rigging and tie off ropes.
Under direct supervision of a qualified person, assist with live line tools, bare-hand techniques, rubber gloves and sleeves, and other accepted methods for maintaining transmission lines.
Perform climbing maintenance on transmission structures, except cross-arms carrying energized conductors.
Make up conductor and shield-wire splices, dead-ends, and terminals.
Identify conductor types and sizes.
Set up reels for conductor installation and install conductors and shield wires.
Keep tools, equipment, and the work area clean and orderly.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Attend and participate in assigned training and assist in training other employees.
Perform similar or less-skilled work.
Maintain records and submit reports as required.
Prepare right-of-way items properly on field drawings.
Operate authorized automotive equipment and associated equipment as directed by supervision.
Operate truck-mounted lifting and pulling devices.
Load and unload poles, steel, and other materials.