Line Mechanic C-A at American Electric Power

Benton Harbor, Michigan, 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

Completion of C-100 or equivalent experience to perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision, and assist with secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision
Completion of C-100 or equivalent experience to test, de-energize, ground, splice, terminate, troubleshoot, repair, and energize URD cable and equipment 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, and use electrical test equipment (volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers) on voltages up to 600 volts
Completion of C-200 or equivalent experience to cover up stationary tied-in primary conductors and 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)
Ability to work under direct, immediate, or general supervision as skill level dictates

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect overhead and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment under immediate or general supervision
Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment
Build and erect equipment mountings (e.g., regulator and 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

overhead facilities installationunderground facilities maintenanceconductor splicingURD cable terminationelectrical testingvolt metersamp metersground meggerscontinuity testersline truck operation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Line Mechanic C-A position?

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Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

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What skills are required for the Line Mechanic C-A role?

The role requires skills in assembling, installing, maintaining, removing, and inspecting overhead and underground electrical facilities, working with energized conductors up to 600 volts after training levels like C-100 and C-200, splicing and terminating URD cable, using electrical test equipment, and performing switching and troubleshooting.

What is the company culture or work environment like at American Electric Power for this role?

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What makes a strong candidate for the Line Mechanic C-A position?

Strong candidates build upon skills from Line Mechanic D, have completed training like C-100, C-200, C-300, C-400 or equivalent experience, and can progress from direct to general supervision while handling energized equipment up to 600 volts and performing tasks like splicing URD cable and troubleshooting.