Lineman Appr 2nd yr to Journeyman at American Electric Power

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience (successful completion of a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience). Applicable years of experience will determine appropriate classification
Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license
Ability to climb and work at heights
Ability to communicate with employees, customers, and the general public in a courteous and proper manner
Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation
Must acquire qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher line of progression or vacate the current job classification (within time determined by the Company)
Availability for 40 hours per week with overtime, travel (including out of town), on-call response including weekends and holidays
Physical demand level: Heavy Work (exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds constantly)

Climbs poles or rides in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators, or other hardware on poles
Installs and repairs underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads, and pedestals
Installs pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices
Covers energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service
Uses insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work
May service streetlight systems
May patrol power lines
Builds, repairs, and maintains electrical transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems, requiring use of precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards
Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment
Performs miscellaneous, related, incidental work, or similar/less skilled work as assigned