Line Mechanic D - Cols NE

Overview

Assist with installation, maintenance, and inspection of power line equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• tool inspection
• line installation
• underground inspection
• wire splicing
• equipment operation
• record keeping

Tasks

-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. -Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and work area in a safe, clean and orderly fashion. Identify, inspect, use and maintain all classes of rubber gloves and sleeves (PIPE), and insulating blankets, hoses and covers (IPE). Inspect, maintain, organize, operate and stock company vehicles, equipment and tools. Perform housekeeping duties as assigned. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions. -Assemble and install Line Material and hardware under direct or immediate supervision -Assist with the assembly, installation, maintenance, removal and competently inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under direct or immediate supervision. -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. -After completion of D-300, or equivalent experience, test de-energized overhead lines and equipment install and remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision. -Maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports as required. -Also, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under direct supervision. After completion of D-200, or equivalent experience, operate digger/derrick and aerial devices, under immediate supervision as skill level dictates. -Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing and removing poles, towers and structures. -Splice primary and secondary overhead wires using the proper tools, hardware and equipment (including crimping and compression tools). -After completion of D-200, or equivalent experience, under direct supervision, the employee may operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices. -Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review. -Safely execute pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue processes as training is completed5. Protect or control work area. Set and remove barricades, flags, signs, cones and associated equipment. -Also, under immediate supervision of a higher classification, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts.

Requirements

• line mechanic
• high school
• cdl permit
• kilowatt meter
• rigging
• emergency rescue

What You Bring

-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. -Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned. -High school diploma or GED -This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout. This assessment is completed online, is untimed, and typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please refer to the Employment Test Prep section of our website https://www.aep.com/careers/testprep/ -GENERAL SUPERVISION – An employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site. -After completion of D-100, or equivalent experience, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment (with exception of digger/derricks and aerial lift vehicles), climb poles, ladders and structures, and work on de-energized conductors and equipment. -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) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. -Demonstrate the ability to competently perform ground person duties under immediate or direct supervision as skill level dictates. -Correctly read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital Kilowatt-hour meters. -Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Employee shall obtain appropriate licensing as required by federal and/or state law prior to the end of the designated probationary period. Must acquire CDL beginners permit within 60 days. -A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position. -No experience required. Line work experience or line school education is preferred. -Use and store hand lines, tie knots and demonstrate a basic working knowledge with ropes and rigging equipment inspection and use. -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.

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Benefits

-Employees currently in the Line, line of progression will not be required to take the assessment and can disregard the request.

About Aep Ohio

-Born in 1906 as a local power provider, it expanded steadily, powering rural and urban Ohio communities. -Operates extensive electric infrastructure—transmission lines, distribution systems, smart grids and meters. -Backed by the network of American Electric Power, it taps into one of the nation’s largest generation portfolios. -Typically works on projects like grid modernization, outage restoration, meter upgrades, and community development. -Specializes in utility-scale transmission, distribution engineering, system operations, and smart‑meter rollout. -One standout: it donated land for Columbus’s Alexander AEP Park, linking power heritage with public space.

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Interview Process

-complete hirevue line worker virtual job tryout (≈45‑minute online assessment). -undergo required physical abilities assessment.