Sr Lineman at American Electric Power

Texarkana, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two years satisfactory work experience as a Lineman A or the equivalent
Valid Class A CDL
Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Lineman A or the equivalent
Qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company
Must have a good working knowledge (implied from context)
Successful candidate must be within 30 minutes of the Texarkana Service Center

Responsibilities

Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities (overhead and underground as applicable)
Direct crew on a routine basis and exercise leadership and good judgment when in charge
Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized
Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities
Operate cutouts, line switches, re-closers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits
Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities
Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations
Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision
Locate and clear away dangerous conditions and repair facilities to restore and maintain service
Place danger signs and/or flares, flag traffic, and place barriers as required protecting the public
Operate mechanized equipment required to install, remove or maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities
Obtain issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures
Know and follow proper procedures for performing switching on all types of transmission and distribution lines and stations
Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities
Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault finding tools and equipment
Connect, phase out, parallel and adjust voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations
Use test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, maxi-meters, recording meters, phase rotation tester and other electrical test equipment associated with line work, at all voltages, including investigation of customer complaints
Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove from service
Install, maintain, operate and remove capacitor banks from service
Patrol and inspect lines and stations as assigned
Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers’ electrical equipment
Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition
Maintain records and submit reports as required
Assist employees of equal or higher classification
Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees
Prepare, conduct and facilitate safety meetings
Perform similar or less skilled work
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions
Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices