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American Electric Power lists this Lineman A-C opportunity in texarkana, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lineman PositionPerform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The Lineman A builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Lineman B (or equivalent).**Successful Candidate Must Live Within 30 Minutes Of The Texarkana Operations Center**What You'll Do:Assemble, install, maintain, remove and competently inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under immediate or general supervision.During the first six months in this classification, shall be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision.Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification.After six months in this classification, shall be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision.Use volt-amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.Apply various kinds of insulating protective equipment on facilities energized only at voltage qualified to work on.Under direct supervision, the employee may operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices, test de-energized lines and equipment, and place or remove grounds.During this time frame, the employee may progress from direct supervision to immediate and finally 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.What We're Looking For:Lineman CEducation Requirements Listed Below:High School Diploma or equivalentWork Experience Requirements Listed Below: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.Licenses/Certifications:Valid Class A CDL is requiredWhat You'll Get:Lineman C $36.08/hrLineman B $40.91/hrLineman A $58.62/hrIn addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we're more than just an energy company — we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Worksite address
texarkana, TX, 75501, US
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