Line Mechanic C-A at American Electric Power

Crooksville, Ohio, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Completion of C-100 or equivalent experience to perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision, assist with secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision, test/de-energize/ground URD cable, splice/terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot/repair/energize URD cable under immediate or general supervision
Completion of C-200 or equivalent experience to work on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision, use electrical test equipment (volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers) on voltages up to 600 volts, and cover up stationary tied-in primary conductors/equipment under direct supervision
Completion of C-300 or equivalent experience to cover up, transfer, or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision
Completion of C-400 or equivalent experience to perform duties of B classification during first 12 months (assist with energized lines/cables/equipment under direct to immediate supervision, replace fuses, operate switching/sectionalizing devices under general supervision)
Builds upon skills, abilities, and knowledge from Line Mechanic D (or equivalent)
Work under immediate, direct, or general supervision as skill level dictates

Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment
Build and erect equipment mountings (e.g., regulator/transformer platforms) and overhead transformer installations
Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits
Perform inspection and troubleshooting of lines
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist
Complete and submit Monthly Apprentice Cards to local supervision for review
Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment