Transmission Line Mechanic

American Electric Power•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a qualified person, the Transmission Line Mechanic performs all types of work involved in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal, and inspection of de-energized electrical transmission and distribution facilities. The job description outlines different levels of supervision: DIRECT SUPERVISION (qualified person working hands-on), IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION (qualified person near structure/equipment in constant visual/verbal contact), and GENERAL SUPERVISION (employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable, not necessarily at job site). A QUALIFIED PERSON is defined as a Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed and is capable of performing appropriate emergency rescue.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED
Minimum of one year transmission electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or transmission electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or transmission electrical power line experience
Valid Class A CDL

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
Patrol transmission lines using maps and drawings
Use proper hand signals for line work as required
Perform all right-of-way control procedures in use of 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, 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
Perform all right-of-way control procedures in use of transmission lines
Use proper methods to attach tools and materials to life ropes and cables, 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 tying off ropes
Use proper hand signals for line work as required
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
Perform climbing maintenance on all transmission structures, except on 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
Install conductors and shield wires
Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion
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
Maintain records and submit reports as required
Properly prepare right-of-way items on field drawings
Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment as authorized and directed by supervision
Operate truck-mounted lifting/pulling devices
Load and unload poles, steel and other materials

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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