Transmission Line Mechanic D

American Electric Power • Upper Sandusky, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist with the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. Work is performed in accordance with company safety rules and practices, with supervision determined by the task and operating conditions.

During the first six months in the classification, demonstrate the ability to operate company equipment, climb poles and structures, work from bucket trucks or ladders, and work comfortably above the ground. Assist with overhead line work, pole setting, right-of-way vegetation control, and line maintenance methods under the specified supervision of a qualified person. Keep tools, equipment, and work areas orderly; maintain records; participate in training; and assist other employees.

The position requires heavy physical work, including climbing and working at heights of 100 feet or higher. Travel is expected to exceed 50% of the time, and considerable travel and overtime may be required. The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the Upper Sandusky Transmission SC in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. A valid commercial driver's license must be obtained before the end of the designated probationary period, and required assessments must be completed successfully.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• No previous work experience required.
• Must demonstrate the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the duties and responsibilities of the key job, Transmission Line Mechanic A.
• Must obtain a valid commercial driver's license before the end of the designated probationary period and meet applicable federal and state vehicle operation requirements.
• Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Must achieve recommended results on the HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout.
• Must be available for overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required.
• Must live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the Upper Sandusky Transmission SC in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical work, including climbing and working on ladders or structures at 100 feet and higher.
• Must be able to deal courteously and properly with employees, customers, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Line work experience or line school education.

Responsibilities

• Follow company 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 equipment on overhead facilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate company equipment, climb poles and structures, and work from bucket trucks or ladders during the first six months in the classification.
• Supply employees working aloft with necessary tools and equipment.
• Assist in setting poles, including in energized areas when proper personnel protective procedures are used.
• Cut, spray, or stack trees and brush for 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 its operation.
• Operate line trucks of various types 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 understand its purpose, including rubber gloves, blankets, temporary grounds, live-line tools, and construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and the 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 assigned training and assist in training other employees.
• Perform similar or less skilled work.
• Acquire the qualifications required for the next higher classification within the time frame determined by the company, or vacate the current classification.
• Obtain the appropriate valid commercial driver's license before the end of the designated probationary period.
• Meet vehicle operation requirements designated by federal or state law.
• Deal courteously and properly with employees, customers, and the general public.

Benefits

• AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support employees' overall well-being; specific benefits are not listed.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED