Line Mechanic D-A at American Electric Power

Wytheville, 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

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 260 volts under direct supervision
After D-200 or equivalent: Operate digger/derrick and aerial devices under immediate supervision; work on energized conductors/equipment up to 260 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification
Assemble and install line material/hardware under direct/immediate supervision; use/store hand lines, tie knots, basic knowledge of ropes/rigging; splice primary/secondary overhead wires using proper tools
After D-200 or equivalent: Under direct supervision, operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, sectionalizing devices; progress from direct to immediate/general supervision
After D-300 or equivalent: Test de-energized overhead lines/equipment, install/remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision
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
Safely execute pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue as training completed
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
Builds upon skills from Line Mechanic B or equivalent

Responsibilities

Assist with assembly, installation, maintenance, removal, and competent inspection of underground/overhead facilities under supervision
Perform ground person duties under supervision
Load, unload, handle, maintain, install, remove poles/towers/structures
Operate equipment, climb structures, work on de-energized/energized (up to 260V) conductors per training milestones (D-100, D-200)
Assemble/install line material/hardware; use ropes/rigging; splice wires
Operate sectionalizing devices under supervision per D-200
Test lines, install/remove grounds per D-300
Inspect/maintain tools, equipment, vehicles; housekeeping; report issues
Execute rescues as trained
Control work area with traffic safety equipment
Maintain records, reports, apprentice cards; read meters
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned