Line Mechanic D at American Electric Power

Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

Assist with assembly, installation, maintenance, removal, and inspection of underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures, and equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead/underground facilities under direct/immediate supervision
Demonstrate ability to perform ground person duties under immediate/direct supervision
Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing, and removing poles, towers, and structures
After D-100 or equivalent: Operate company equipment (except digger/derricks and aerial lifts), climb poles/ladders/structures, work on de-energized conductors/equipment; work on energized conductors/equipment up to 260V under direct supervision
After D-200 or equivalent: Operate digger/derrick and aerial devices under immediate supervision; work on energized conductors/equipment up to 260V under immediate supervision of higher classification; operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, sectionalizing devices, refuse line/transformer devices under direct supervision (progressing to general supervision)
After D-300 or equivalent: Test de-energized overhead lines/equipment, install/remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision
Assemble/install line material/hardware under direct/immediate supervision
Use/store hand lines, tie knots, basic knowledge of ropes/rigging equipment inspection/use
Splice primary/secondary overhead wires using proper tools/hardware (e.g., crimping/compression tools)
Safely execute pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue as training completed
Inspect/maintain tools, equipment, work area safely; identify/inspect/use/maintain rubber gloves/sleeves (PIPE), insulating blankets/hoses/covers (IPE)
Inspect/maintain/organize/operate/stock company vehicles/equipment/tools; perform housekeeping
Report irregularities/abnormal conditions
Protect/control work area: set/remove barricades, flags, signs, cones
Maintain accurate records/reports; read/record kilowatt-hour meter readings; complete/submit Monthly Apprentice Cards
Perform similar/less skilled work as assigned
Drive/operate line trucks/auxiliary equipment

Responsibilities

Assist in installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission/distribution facilities (overhead/underground)
Operate company vehicles, equipment, tools under specified supervision levels post-training
Work on de-energized/energized (up to 260V) conductors/equipment under specified supervision
Load/unload/handle/install/remove poles, towers, structures
Splice overhead wires
Operate sectionalizing devices under supervision
Test lines/install/remove protective grounds post-D-300
Maintain safety of tools/equipment/work area/vehicles
Perform rescues as trained
Control work area with traffic safety equipment
Complete paperwork/records/reports
Perform housekeeping and similar duties

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

electrical transmissionelectrical distributionline trucksoverhead facilitiesunderground facilitiespole climbingropes and riggingwire splicingdigger/derrickaerial liftground person duties

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Line Mechanic D position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Line Mechanic D role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Line Mechanic D role?

Key skills include assisting with installation, maintenance, and inspection of overhead and underground electrical facilities, operating company equipment like digger/derricks and aerial devices under supervision, climbing poles and structures, splicing wires, and safely executing pole top rescue.

What is the company culture or work environment like for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience or training makes a strong candidate for Line Mechanic D?

Completion of D-100, D-200, or D-300 training (or equivalent experience) is key, enabling skills like operating equipment, climbing, working on energized conductors up to 260 volts under supervision, and testing de-energized lines.