Line Mechanic C-A

About the role

Perform work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. All duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Line Mechanic C builds upon the skills, abilities, and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and competently inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-100 or equivalent experience, perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision.
• Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification.
• After completion of C-100 or equivalent experience, test, de-energize, and ground URD cable; splice and terminate URD cable; and troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-200 or equivalent experience, work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.
• Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
• After completion of C-200 or equivalent experience, cover up stationary tied-in (cannot transfer) primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-300 or equivalent experience, cover up, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• After completion of C-400 or equivalent experience, perform the same duties as outlined in the B classification during the first twelve months, including assisting with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment, progressing from direct to immediate supervision as skill level dictates. Replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage under general supervision.
• Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations.
• Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
• Perform inspection and troubleshooting of lines.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Supervision Definitions:

• Direct Supervision: When a qualified person is working hands-on with the person performing the designated task.
• Immediate Supervision: When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and in constant visual and/or verbal contact with the person performing the designated task.
• General Supervision: An employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site.
• Qualified Person: Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed and capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of distribution 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 distribution electrical power line experience, or
  • An Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties of Line Mechanic A.
• Must acquire, within a time frame 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.
• Must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the assigned service center.
• This role requires regular overtime and on-call response. Travel, including out-of-town travel, may also be required.

Qualifications for Progression

• Line Mechanic-B: Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or equivalent experience as determined by the Company.
• Line Mechanic-A: Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations. External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years’ line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.

Physical Demands

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10–20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

A physical abilities assessment is required for this position.

Pay

Hourly rates range from $30.12/hour to $56.36/hour.

Benefits

AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Company-sponsored training programs
• Educational assistance
• Social and recreational programs
• Comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, etc.)