2nd - Journeyman at American Electric Power

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

electrical transmissionelectrical distributionline truckspole climbingenergized line workhot sticksrubber goodsunderground cable installationtransformersinsulatorsswitchesgrounding devices

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for this position?

A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with a minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, or one year of related line experience such as completion of a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus 16 weeks internship, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school with 16 weeks internship.

What licenses or certifications are needed for this role?

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license.

What are the work hours and travel expectations?

The role involves 40 hours per week with overtime and travel as required, including availability for overtime callouts on weekends and holidays, regular overtime, on-call response, and possible out-of-town travel.

What other requirements must applicants meet?

Applicants must have the ability to climb and work at heights, communicate courteously with employees, customers, and the public, pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation, and acquire qualifications for the next higher line of progression or vacate the current classification.

What is the compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.