Lineman C-Lineman 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 job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities.

A residency requirement is in place, where the successful candidate must reside within 25 miles from the Shreveport Service Center.

Responsibilities

Essential job functions and tasks include:

• 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.
• Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification.
• Use volt-amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
• Apply various kinds of insulating protective equipment on facilities energized only at voltage qualified to work on.
• Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices, test de-energized lines and equipment, and place or remove grounds under direct supervision.
• Build and erect equipment mountings and build overhead transformer installations.
• Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits.
• Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

Requirements

The following are required for the Lineman C position:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year 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.

Additional expectations for the job include:

• Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Lineman D or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Lineman A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Qualifications

For higher level positions, the following qualifications are required:

• Lineman B: Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Lineman C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company.
• Lineman 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, and a minimum of 4 years line work experience.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Pay

Hourly rates are as follows:

• Lineman C: $34.69/hr.
• Lineman B: $39.33/hr.
• Lineman A: $56.36/hr.