Lineman D at American Electric Power

Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

Ability to 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; 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; splice primary/secondary overhead wires using proper tools/hardware
Inspect/maintain tools, equipment, work area safely; identify/inspect/use/maintain rubber gloves/sleeves (PIPE), insulating blankets/hoses/covers (IPE); inspect/maintain/organize/stock 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, equipment
Maintain accurate records/reports; read/record kilowatt-hour meter readings; complete/submit Monthly Apprentice Cards
Live within 25-mile radius of Natchitoches Service Center

Responsibilities

Assist in installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission/distribution facilities
Drive/operate line trucks and auxiliary equipment
Assist with assembly, installation, maintenance, removal, and 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 level and supervision
Assemble/install line material/hardware; use ropes/rigging; splice wires
Operate sectionalizing devices under supervision per training
Test lines, install/remove protective grounds per training
Inspect/maintain tools/equipment/work area/vehicles; use/maintain PPE; housekeeping; report issues
Execute rescues as trained
Control work area with traffic safety equipment
Maintain records/reports; read meters; submit apprentice cards
Perform similar/less skilled or miscellaneous related work as assigned