Transmission Line Mechanic C-A at American Electric Power

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

High school graduate or GED
Successful candidate must reside within 30-minute drive of the Shreveport Service Center under normal driving conditions

Responsibilities

Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions
Patrol transmission lines using maps and drawings. Use proper hand signals for line work as required. Perform all right-of-way control procedures in use of transmission lines
Install, maintain and repair overhead lines: Dig holes for poles, towers and anchors. Set poles, tower below-ground components, and guy anchorages. Replace or stub poles, dead or energized. Make up and install guys. Assemble tower components on the ground and in the air. Frame pole structures on the ground and in the air. Use proper methods to attach tools and materials to life ropes and cables, for installation or use in the air. Test and support poles before climbing as required. Operate miscellaneous transmission motor-driven tools. Select and apply proper knots. Perform rigging and tying off ropes. Use proper hand signals for line work as required
Under direct supervision of a qualified person, assist in the use of live line tools, bare-hand techniques, rubber gloves and sleeves, and other accepted work methods to maintain transmission lines. Perform climbing maintenance on all transmission structures, except on cross-arms carrying energized conductors
Make up conductor and shield wire splices, dead-ends and terminals. Identify conductor types and sizes. Set up reels for conductor installation. Install conductors and shield wires
Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion
Assist employees of equal or higher classification
Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees
Perform similar or less skilled work
Maintain records and submit reports as required. Properly prepare right-of-way items on field drawings
Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment as authorized and directed by supervision. Operate truck-mounted lifting/pulling devices. Load and unload poles, steel and other materials