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American Electric Power
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Hours of Operation
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8-3 CST
866-546-3975 ext 1
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8-3 CST
866-546-3975 ext 1
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American Electric Power (AEP)
Transmission Line Mechanic A-D
Longview, TX 75602
American Electric Power is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. AEP ranks among the nation’s largest generators of electricity, owning more than 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.S. AEP also owns the nation’s largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39,000-mile network that includes more 765 kilovolt extra-high voltage transmission lines than all other U.S. transmission systems combined. AEP’s transmission system directly or indirectly serves about 10 percent of the electricity demand in the Eastern Interconnection, the interconnected transmission system that covers 38 eastern and central U.S. states and eastern Canada, and approximately 11 percent of the electricity demand in ERCOT, the transmission system that covers much of Texas.
Description:
Assist in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.
The following list sets forth the principal duties required for the job. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.
- Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
- During the first six months in this classification, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment, climb poles and structures, and demonstrate the ability to go aloft.
- Supply employees working aloft the necessary tools and equipment required in the work.
- Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead facilities.
- Climb poles and other structures and work from bucket trucks or on ladders.
- Demonstrate evidence of being at ease above the ground while performing the work.
- Operate line trucks of various types with derricks and earth-boring equipment.
- Operate truck-tractors, both single and tandem-axle, trailers, both regular an fifth-wheel mounted, winches in handling poles and material, and transport employees and equipment to and from work locations.
- Assist in setting poles, including poles in energized areas where proper personnel protective procedures are used.
- Cut, spray or stack trees and brush while performing transmission right-of-way control.
- Identify all personal protective equipment and its purpose including rubber gloves, blankets, temporary grounds, live line tools, and construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
- 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.
- Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment, and perform duties incidental to the operation of such 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.
- Perform similar or less skilled work.
- Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Experience Required:
1. High school graduate or equivalent education and/or experience.
2. No previous work experience required.
3. Must demonstrate the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Transmission Line Mechanic A) in this family.
4. 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.
5. Employee shall obtain a valid commercial driver's license prior to the end of the designated probationary period; must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designed by federal and/or state law.
6. Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
Apply Online:
http://www.gojobs.com/seeker/aoframeset.asp?JobNum=5822629&JBID=1958
Employer Job Code: 69915
[GJ.5822629.1958]
Transmission Line Mechanic A-D
Longview, TX 75602
American Electric Power is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. AEP ranks among the nation’s largest generators of electricity, owning more than 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.S. AEP also owns the nation’s largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39,000-mile network that includes more 765 kilovolt extra-high voltage transmission lines than all other U.S. transmission systems combined. AEP’s transmission system directly or indirectly serves about 10 percent of the electricity demand in the Eastern Interconnection, the interconnected transmission system that covers 38 eastern and central U.S. states and eastern Canada, and approximately 11 percent of the electricity demand in ERCOT, the transmission system that covers much of Texas.
Description:
Assist in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.
The following list sets forth the principal duties required for the job. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.
- Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
- During the first six months in this classification, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment, climb poles and structures, and demonstrate the ability to go aloft.
- Supply employees working aloft the necessary tools and equipment required in the work.
- Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead facilities.
- Climb poles and other structures and work from bucket trucks or on ladders.
- Demonstrate evidence of being at ease above the ground while performing the work.
- Operate line trucks of various types with derricks and earth-boring equipment.
- Operate truck-tractors, both single and tandem-axle, trailers, both regular an fifth-wheel mounted, winches in handling poles and material, and transport employees and equipment to and from work locations.
- Assist in setting poles, including poles in energized areas where proper personnel protective procedures are used.
- Cut, spray or stack trees and brush while performing transmission right-of-way control.
- Identify all personal protective equipment and its purpose including rubber gloves, blankets, temporary grounds, live line tools, and construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
- 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.
- Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment, and perform duties incidental to the operation of such 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.
- Perform similar or less skilled work.
- Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Experience Required:
1. High school graduate or equivalent education and/or experience.
2. No previous work experience required.
3. Must demonstrate the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Transmission Line Mechanic A) in this family.
4. 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.
5. Employee shall obtain a valid commercial driver's license prior to the end of the designated probationary period; must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designed by federal and/or state law.
6. Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
Apply Online:
http://www.gojobs.com/seeker/aoframeset.asp?JobNum=5822629&JBID=1958
Employer Job Code: 69915
[GJ.5822629.1958]
American Electric Power
Transmission Line Mechanic
Longview TX
Transmission Line Mechanic
Longview TX