Transmission Line Mechanic D

American Electric Power•Kenova, WV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist with installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. The role includes operating line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment, as well as supporting work on overhead facilities and transmission rights-of-way. Duties must be performed in accordance with company safety rules, regulations, and practices. During the first six months in the classification, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate company equipment, climb poles and structures, work from bucket trucks or ladders, and work comfortably above the ground. The employee must develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the next classification in the job family and acquire required qualifications within the timeframe set by the company.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
No previous work experience is required.
Must be available for overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required.
Travel is expected more than 50% of the time; considerable travel and overtime may be required.
Must be able to climb and work on a ladder or structure at heights of 100 feet and higher.
Must achieve recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout.
Must successfully complete a physical abilities assessment and Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Must demonstrate the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of the key job, Transmission Line Mechanic A, in this job family.
Must acquire the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification within the timeframe determined by the company, or vacate the current classification.
Must obtain the appropriate valid commercial driver's license before the end of the designated probationary period.
Must meet vehicle operation requirements under applicable federal and state law.
Must be able to deal courteously and properly with employees, customers, and the general public.
Must live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the Kenova Crew Building at 2002 Pine Street, Kenova, WV 25530.

Nice To Haves

Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety rules, regulations, and practices, and report unsafe conditions or practices.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other equipment on overhead facilities.
Operate company equipment, climb poles and structures, and work from bucket trucks or ladders while working above ground.
Supply employees working aloft with the tools and equipment they need.
Assist in setting poles, including in energized areas when 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 with live-line tools, bare-hand techniques, rubber gloves and sleeves, and other accepted methods for maintaining transmission lines.
Operate automotive equipment and associated equipment, and perform duties incidental to that operation.
Operate line trucks of various types, including trucks with derricks and earth-boring equipment.
Operate truck-tractors, trailers, and winches to handle poles and materials, and transport employees and equipment to and from work locations.
Identify personal protective equipment and explain its purpose, including rubber gloves, blankets, temporary grounds, live-line tools, and construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
Keep tools, equipment, and the work area clean and orderly.
Maintain records and submit reports as required.
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.