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American Electric Power

Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity

Line Mechanic

ElectricalConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGlen Lyn, VA, USA$31.33 - $58.62

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • For the Line Mechanic C classification, at least one year of distribution electrical power line work experience is required, or one year of related line experience consisting of successful completion of a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an associate degree from an electrical power line school that includes at least 16 weeks of internship or distribution electrical power line experience.
  • For the Line Mechanic B classification, at least two years of work experience as a Line Mechanic C or equivalent experience as determined by the Company is required.
  • For the Line Mechanic A classification, successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including the B-200 certification written test with a score of at least 80% and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations, is required. External candidates must have at least four years of line work experience and successfully complete the journeyman pre-assessment.
  • A valid Class A commercial driver’s license is required.
  • Candidates must qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company for the applicable classification.
  • A physical abilities assessment is required.
  • The role requires heavy work, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
  • The successful candidate must live, or be willing to relocate at their own expense, within 45 minutes’ safe driving distance of the Glen Lyn/Pearisburg Service Center.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect overhead and underground electrical facilities and associated conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and equipment, under the supervision appropriate to the employee’s skill level.
  • After completing C-100 or obtaining equivalent experience, perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision; assist with work on equipment energized at secondary voltages up to 600 volts under immediate supervision of a higher classification.
  • After completing C-100 or obtaining equivalent experience, test, de-energize, and ground underground residential distribution cable; splice and terminate the cable; and troubleshoot, repair, and energize it and associated equipment under the supervision appropriate to skill level.
  • After completing C-200 or obtaining equivalent experience, work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision and use voltmeters, ammeters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment for line work up to 600 volts.
  • After completing C-200 or obtaining equivalent experience, cover stationary tied-in primary conductors and equipment that cannot be transferred under direct supervision, as skill level permits.
  • After completing C-300 or obtaining equivalent experience, cover, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision, as skill level permits.
  • After completing C-400 or obtaining equivalent experience, perform the duties specified for Line Mechanic B during the first 12 months, including assisting with energized lines, cables, and equipment while progressing from direct to immediate supervision as skill level allows; replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage under general supervision.
  • Build and erect equipment mountings, including regulator and transformer platforms, and build overhead transformer installations.
  • Follow proper tagging procedures when switching energized circuits.
  • Inspect and troubleshoot lines.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, fixtures, and associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, during the first 12 months, assist with work on energized lines, cables, and equipment, progressing from direct to immediate supervision as skill level allows; replace fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage under general supervision.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, after 12 months, progress from immediate to general supervision as skill level allows when working on energized lines and equipment.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; test de-energized lines or equipment; and place or remove grounds.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, install, maintain, and switch residential and commercial underground distribution facilities, and locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault-finding tools and equipment.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, install and maintain multiple street-light circuits.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, install three-phase transformer banks on poles and aerial or ground-mounted platforms.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service; install, maintain, operate, and remove capacitor banks from service.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, connect transformer installations, check phase rotation, parallel installations, and check voltage on single- and three-phase transformers.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines and equipment.
  • For Line Mechanic B duties, prepare, conduct, and facilitate safety meetings.
  • For Line Mechanic A duties, install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and line equipment on congested construction, whether energized or de-energized.
  • For Line Mechanic A duties, operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; and phase out and/or parallel circuits.
  • For Line Mechanic A duties, select standard drawings, interpret specifications, and perform new-construction and live-line work without supervision.
  • For Line Mechanic A duties, make energized cutovers from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
  • For Line Mechanic A duties, work with live-line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine facility modifications.
  • For Line Mechanic A duties, install, maintain, and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities, and locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault-finding tools and equipment.
  • For Line Mechanic A duties, direct the crew when assigned and obtain, issue, accept, and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits under established switching and tagging procedures.
  • For Line Mechanic A duties, instruct customers about meter or service locations and advise them about service interruptions related to their electrical equipment.
  • Direct the work of employees assigned to assist; assist employees of equal or higher classification; and perform similar or less-skilled work.
  • Complete monthly apprentice cards and submit them to local supervision for review.

Desired Qualifications

  • For Line Mechanic C, having performed the duties of and meeting all qualifications for Line Mechanic D or equivalent is preferred.
  • For Line Mechanic C, acquiring the knowledge and skills for the key job and qualifying through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal is expected.
  • For Line Mechanic C, acquiring qualifications for the next higher classification within the Company’s specified timeframe, or vacating the current classification, is expected.
  • For Line Mechanic B, having performed the duties of and meeting all qualifications for Line Mechanic C or equivalent is preferred.
  • For Line Mechanic B, acquiring the knowledge and skills for the key job and qualifying through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal is expected.
  • For Line Mechanic B, acquiring qualifications for the next higher classification within the Company’s specified timeframe, or vacating the current classification, is expected.
  • For Line Mechanic A, having performed the duties of and meeting all qualifications for Line Mechanic B or equivalent is preferred.

About the Company

American Electric Power

Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity

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, OH
Founded
1906

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