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American Electric Power

Transmission Line Mechanic C-A

Chickasha, OK Full time

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Job Summary

Under direct supervision of a qualified person, perform all types of work involved in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of de-energized electrical transmission and distribution facilities. This essential functions are not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is working with/hands-on with the person performing the designated task. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION - When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task. GENERAL SUPERVISION - An employee of equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. QUALIFIED PERSON - Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • 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, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits.

  • Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision.

  • Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.

  • 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.

  • Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities.

  • Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault finding tools and equipment.

  • Direct crew when assigned.Obtain, issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures.

  • Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment.

  • Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.Assist employees of equal or higher classification.Perform similar or less skilled work.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Successful completion of apprentice lineman training,

 Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class A CDL is required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic B or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. 
  • A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U070-975

Compensation Range:

$34.69-35.84 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

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