Lineman A

Job Summary

Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable.

Job Description

Assemble, install, maintain, remove and competently inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under immediate or general supervision.

• Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
• Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines.
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

What You’ll Do

Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

What We’re Looking For

• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Education Requirements:
  • Lineman C: High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year distribution electrical power line work experience, or 1 year of related line experience.
  • Lineman B: High School Diploma or GED, 2 years of work experience as Lineman C or equivalent experience.
  • Lineman A: High school diploma or GED, 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.
• Physical Abilities Assessment Required.

What You’ll Get

• Compensation: $34.69/hr for Lineman C, $39.33/hr for Lineman B, $56.36/hr for Lineman A.
• Benefits: Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEP provides 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.