Transmission Line Mechanic D

American Electric Power•Childress, TX

5d•$30 - $55

About The Position

Successful candidate must reside within the service territory Assist in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON - Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED
No previous work experience required.
Line work experience or line school education is preferred.
Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.
Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time.
Distance in feet to climb and work on a ladder/structure: 100 ft and higher
This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout. This assessment is completed online, is untimed, and typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please refer to the Employment Test Prep section of our website https://www.aep.com/careers/testprep/ A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
Must demonstrate the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Transmission Line Mechanic A) in this job family.
Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current job classification.
Employee shall obtain the appropriate valid commercial driver's license prior to the end of the designated probationary period. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
Considerable travel and overtime may be required with this position.
Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
Amount of Weight Lifted from Floor/Ground to Waist Level 75
Amount of Weight to be Carried for 20 Feet 60
Amount of Weight Lifted to Chest Level 50
Amount of Weight Lifted to Eye Level 30
Distance to Walk Accumulated over the Course of an 8-Hour Shift 2 Miles
Distance in Feet to Climb and Work on a Ladder/Structure 100 and Higher
Distance in Feet to Ascend to and Work in a Bucket/Lift 150 and Higher (Tested at 60’)
Ability to Discriminate between Colors Yes (Not Tested)

Nice To Haves

Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead facilities.
During the first six months in this classification, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment, climb poles and structures, work from bucket trucks or on ladders and be at ease above the ground while performing the work.
Supply employees working aloft the necessary tools and equipment required in the work.
Assist in setting poles, including poles in energized areas where proper personnel protective procedures are used
Cut, spray or stack trees and brush while performing transmission right-of-way control.
Under direct supervision of a qualified person, assist in the use of live line tools, bare-hand techniques, rubber gloves and sleeves, and other accepted work methods to maintain transmission lines.
Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment, and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.
Operate 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.
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.