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Line Mechanic C-a
| Company | American Electric Power |
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| Location | Pikeville, KY, USA |
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| Salary | $29.39 – $31.03 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience
- Valid Class A CDL is required
- Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or the equivalent
- Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Line Mechanic A)
- Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression or vacate the current job classification
- A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, maintain, remove and competently inspect overhead, and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates
- Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification
- Test, de-energize and ground URD cable, splice and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot, repair and energize URD cable and equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates
- Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations
- Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits
- Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines
- Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned
- Direct the work of employees assigned to assist
- Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
