Transmission Line Mechanic D - Victoria

American Electric Power • Victoria, TX

3d • $31 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

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 role requires the successful candidate to reside within 45 minutes of the service center. The job involves performing duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations, and practices, and reporting unsafe conditions. It also includes assembling, installing, maintaining, removing, and inspecting conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead facilities. During the initial six months, employees must demonstrate proficiency in operating company equipment, climbing poles and structures, working from bucket trucks or ladders, and being comfortable working at heights. The role involves supplying necessary tools and equipment to employees working aloft, assisting in setting poles (including in energized areas with proper safety procedures), and cutting, spraying, or stacking trees and brush for transmission right-of-way control. Under direct supervision, assist in using live line tools, bare-hand techniques, rubber gloves and sleeves, and other accepted work methods for transmission line maintenance. Operate various types of automotive equipment, including line trucks with derricks and earth-boring equipment, truck-tractors, trailers, and winches for transporting materials and personnel. Identify and understand the purpose of all personal protective equipment, including rubber gloves, blankets, temporary grounds, live line tools, and construction/maintenance tools. Maintain tools, equipment, and the work area in a clean and orderly condition, and submit required records and reports. Assist employees of equal or higher classification, attend and participate in training, and assist in training other employees. Perform similar or less skilled work as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• No previous work experience required.
• Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.
• Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time.
• Physical demand level is Heavy.
• Recommended test results from HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout.
• 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)
• Minimum Requirement Line Mechanic Amount of Weight Lifted from Floor/Ground to Waist Level: 75 lbs
• Amount of Weight to be Carried for 20 Feet: 60 lbs
• Amount of Weight Lifted to Chest Level: 50 lbs
• Amount of Weight Lifted to Eye Level: 30 lbs
• 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 ft and higher
• Distance in Feet to Ascend to and Work in a Bucket/Lift: 150 ft 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Hourly Salary - $30.60/hr
• Competitive compensation
• Unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

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