Internship
Service Mechanic C-a
Posted on 7/20/2026
American Electric Power
10,001+ employees
Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity
No salary listed
Corpus Christi, TX, USA
In Person
Must reside within service territory; on-site work in Aransas Pass area.
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- High school diploma or GED
- 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 is required
- Physical demand level is Heavy
- Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Service Mechanic A, within the time frame determined by the Company, in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal or vacate the current job classification)
- Must have a good working knowledge of various circuit connections, voltage identification of lines, phasing, transformer connections and switching devices. Must know the fundamentals of electricity and have the ability to interpret field prints and switching diagrams, simple blueprints, one-line diagrams, instruction manuals and construction drawings
- Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner
- Must have the ability to use a computer and electronic devices and write legibly and record accurately
- Must be able to distinguish colors
- Must have the ability to work aloft on poles, towers and structures, use various tools, and operate equipment and finger manipulation of bolts/screws, etc
- Tolerate awkward or stretched positions while working aloft and suspended from safety belt
- Must be able to work at heights of up to 250 feet
- Must be able to lift 75lbs. overhead
- Must demonstrate familiarity with Company safety rules and practices and be proficient in the application of resuscitation and first aid
- Must possess the ability to plan work and to properly instruct others
- Assist with maintenance and repair of overhead distribution/transmission lines, structures and equipment while performing duties in accordance with the Company safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
- During the first six months in this classification, shall be capable of working 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 six months in this classification, shall be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.
- During the SMC classification, under direct supervision, the employee may 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. During this time frame, the employee may progress from direct supervision to immediate and finally general supervision as skill level dictates.
- After 18 months in this classification, for the purpose of on-the-job training, may perform the duties of the first six months of the SMB classification when working under the direct supervision of an employee of higher classification.
- Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
- Operate mechanized equipment required to install, remove or maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities.
- Become familiar with the use and care of live line tools.
- Become familiar with and use volt-amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
- Load, unload, handle, install, maintain and remove poles, towers and structures.
- Assemble and erect equipment mountings such as regulator and transformer platforms.
- Apply various kinds of insulating protective equipment on facilities energized only at voltage qualified to work on.
- Build overhead transformer installations.
- Identify single and three-phase lines and determine their voltage and conductor size.
- Become familiar with series and parallel circuits.
- Gain poles in the air and install single, double and buck arms.
- Perform inspection, troubleshooting of lines and report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
- Familiar and able to maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Maintain records and submit reports as required.
- Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.
- Perform similar or less skilled work and assist employees of equal or higher classification.
American Electric Power (AEP) is a large U.S. electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than five million customers across 11 states. It uses a mix of power sources—coal, natural gas, nuclear, and growing renewable energy—to run a wide network of transmission lines that deliver electricity from plants to homes and businesses. Revenue comes mainly from selling electricity, with rates regulated by state and federal authorities. AEP’s scale, its extensive transmission grid, and its mix of regulated services distinguish it from smaller utilities and pure energy producers. The company aims to provide reliable electric service, manage energy costs, and pursue a gradual shift toward cleaner energy while complying with regulatory requirements.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Founded
1906
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AEP expanded its five-year capital investment plan to $78 billion driven by data center demand.
- Scotiabank raised AEPs price target to $140 citing robust EPS growth outlook above 9% CAGR.
- AEP signed 7GW of new load agreements in Q1 2026, mostly in Ohio and Texas.
What critics are saying
- Stranded asset risk from $78B data center CapEx mismatch faces 35-50% probability in 12-18 months.
- Regulatory denial of data center tariff cost recovery has 30-45% probability in 18-24 months.
- Balance sheet strain from interest payments on $78B CapEx faces 40-60% probability in 12-15 months.
What makes American Electric Power unique
- AEP operates the largest electric transmission system in the US across 11 states.
- Nearly 90% of AEPs projected 63GW load by 2030 is tied to data centers.
- AEP secured a PUCO-approved 85% rule forcing data centers to pay most subscribed electricity costs.
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