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Line Mechanic-D

Job in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky, 40356, USA
Listing for: American Electric Power
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Posting End Date

09-12-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Assist in performing work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities; drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. All job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • 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.
  • Assemble and install Line Material and hardware under direct or immediate supervision. Use and store hand lines, tie knots and demonstrate a basic working knowledge with ropes and rigging equipment inspection and use.
  • 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.
  • Safely execute pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue processes as training is completed
  • Protect or control work area.

    Setand remove barricades, flags, signs, cones and associated equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports as required. Correctly read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital Kilowatt-hour meters. Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.
  • Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

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 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.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED

Experience:

  • No experience required.
  • Line work experience or line school education is preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
  • 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 unless additional time is needed and is authorized by management.
  • Must acquire CDL beginners permit within 60 days.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • This job requires “recommended” test results from Hire Vue 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  A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.
  • 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 job family.
  • 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.
  • Employee shall obtain the appropriate valid commercial driver’s license prior to the end of the designated probationary period unless…
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