Transmission Line Mechanic-C-A at American Electric Power

San Angelo, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Electric Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Follow Company's safety rules, regulations, and practices; report unsafe conditions
Work under direct, immediate, or general supervision as defined
Assist qualified persons (Line Mechanic or Supervisor) knowledgeable in tasks
Perform duties including patrolling lines, climbing structures (except energized cross-arms), operating equipment, and using tools/methods like live line tools, bare-hand techniques, rubber gloves/sleeves
Education requirements (incomplete in description)

Report irregularities and abnormal conditions; patrol transmission lines using maps and drawings
Use proper hand signals for line work; perform all right-of-way control procedures
Install, maintain, and repair overhead lines; dig holes for poles, towers, anchors; set poles/towers/guy anchorages; replace/stub poles (dead/energized); make/install guys
Assemble tower components and frame pole structures on ground/in air
Attach tools/materials to life ropes/cables; test/support poles before climbing; operate transmission motor-driven tools; select/apply knots; perform rigging/tying off ropes
Under direct supervision, assist in live line tools, bare-hand techniques, rubber gloves/sleeves, and other work methods
Perform climbing maintenance on transmission structures (except energized cross-arms)
Make conductor/shield wire splices, dead-ends, terminals; identify conductor types/sizes; set up reels; install conductors/shield wires
Maintain tools, equipment, work area clean/orderly; assist equal/higher classification employees
Attend/participate in training; assist training others; perform similar/less skilled work
Maintain records/submit reports; prepare right-of-way items on field drawings
Operate automotive equipment, truck-mounted lifting/pulling devices; load/unload poles, steel, materials
Drive/operate line trucks and auxiliary equipment