Transmission Line Mechanic C-A

American Electric Power•Childress, TX

2d•$35 - $57

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a qualified person, perform work involved in installing, maintaining, rearranging, operating, removing, and inspecting de-energized electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Supervision may be direct, immediate, or general, as appropriate to the task and operating conditions. A qualified person is a Line Mechanic or Supervisor knowledgeable about the work and capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue. The role follows company safety practices and supports the safe, reliable upkeep of transmission lines and structures. It includes field work on poles, towers, conductors, shield wires, and related equipment, as well as operating authorized vehicles and equipment, maintaining records, and participating in training. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, qualifying line-work experience or specified electrical power line education and internship experience, and a valid Class A CDL. The role has heavy physical demands, including lifting and carrying, walking, and climbing or working at heights. Compensation is listed as $34.96–$56.52.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
At least one year of 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 at least 16 weeks of internship or transmission electrical power line experience; or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school that includes at least 16 weeks of internship or transmission electrical power line experience.
Valid Class A CDL required.
Ability to lift 75 pounds from floor/ground to waist level, carry 60 pounds for 20 feet, lift 50 pounds to chest level, and lift 30 pounds to eye level.
Ability to walk a cumulative two miles during an eight-hour shift.
Ability to climb and work at 100 feet or higher on a ladder or structure, and ascend to and work in a bucket/lift at 150 feet or higher (tested at 60 feet).
Ability to discriminate between colors.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety rules, regulations, and practices; report unsafe conditions and practices.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Patrol transmission lines using maps and drawings.
Use proper hand signals and right-of-way control procedures for line work.
Install, maintain, repair, rearrange, operate, remove, and inspect overhead transmission and distribution facilities as assigned.
Dig holes and set poles, tower below-ground components, and guy anchorages.
Replace or stub poles, whether dead or energized, and make up and install guys.
Assemble tower components and frame pole structures on the ground and in the air.
Attach tools and materials to life ropes and cables using proper methods; test and support poles before climbing as required.
Operate miscellaneous transmission motor-driven tools and use proper knots, rigging, and rope tie-offs.
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.
Perform climbing maintenance on transmission structures, except cross-arms carrying energized conductors.
Make up conductor and shield-wire splices, dead-ends, and terminals; identify conductor types and sizes.
Set up reels and install conductors and shield wires.
Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean and orderly.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification; attend assigned training and assist in training other employees.
Perform similar or less skilled work, maintain records, and submit required reports.
Prepare right-of-way items properly on field drawings.
Operate authorized automotive equipment and associated equipment as directed by supervision.
Operate truck-mounted lifting and pulling devices; load and unload poles, steel, and other materials.