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

UnknownVisa

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