Line Mechanic D-A at American Electric Power

Pulaski, Virginia, 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

Reside within 45 minutes of the Pulaski Service Center (4600 Newbern Road, Pulaski, VA 24301)
Completion of D-100 or equivalent experience: Operate Company equipment (except digger/derricks and aerial lift vehicles), climb poles/ladders/structures, work on de-energized conductors/equipment; work on energized conductors/equipment up to 260 volts under direct supervision
Completion of D-200 or equivalent experience: Operate digger/derrick and aerial devices under immediate supervision; work on energized conductors/equipment up to 260 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification; operate cutouts/line switches/reclosers/sectionalizing devices/refuse line/transformer devices under direct/immediate/general supervision
Completion of D-300 or equivalent experience: Test de-energized overhead lines/equipment, install/remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision
Ability to competently perform ground person duties under immediate/direct supervision
Basic working knowledge of ropes, rigging equipment inspection/use, hand lines, tie knots
Ability to splice primary/secondary overhead wires using proper tools/hardware/equipment (including crimping/compression tools)
Ability to safely execute pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue processes as training is completed
Ability to identify, inspect, use, and maintain rubber gloves/sleeves (PIPE), insulating blankets/hoses/covers (IPE)
Ability to read/record information and registered readings on analog/digital kilowatt-hour meters

Responsibilities

Assist with assembly, installation, maintenance, removal, and inspection of underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures, and associated equipment on de-energized/grounded overhead/underground facilities under direct/immediate supervision
Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing, and removing poles, towers, and structures
Assemble and install line material/hardware under direct/immediate supervision
Inspect and maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a safe, clean, orderly fashion
Inspect, maintain, organize, operate, and stock company vehicles, equipment, and tools
Perform housekeeping duties as assigned; report irregularities/abnormal conditions
Protect/control work area: Set/remove barricades, flags, signs, cones, and associated equipment
Maintain accurate records, submit accurate reports, complete Monthly Apprentice Cards for review
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned
Perform all types of work involved with installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission/distribution facilities (overhead/underground as applicable); miscellaneous related/incidental work