Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience (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)
Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license
Ability to climb and work at heights
Ability to communicate with employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and proper manner
Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation
Must acquire qualifications necessary to perform duties of the next higher line of progression or vacate current job classification (within time determined by the Company)
Availability for 40 hours per week with overtime, travel, on-call response including weekends and holidays
Responsibilities
Assist in the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities
Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment
Open and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment
Climb poles and/or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators, or other hardware on poles
Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads, and pedestals
Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices
Cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service
Use insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned
Perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to outlined duties