Line Mechanic D

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.

• Assist with the assembly, installation, maintenance, removal, and competent inspection of underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment on de‑energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under direct or immediate supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to competently perform ground person duties under immediate or direct supervision as skill level dictates.
• Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing and removing poles, towers and structures.
• After completion of D‑100, or equivalent experience, 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.
• May work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260volts under direct supervision.
• After completion of D‑200, or equivalent experience, operate digger/derrick and aerial devices under immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
• Under immediate supervision of a higher classification, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260volts.
• As a D‑300 employee, test de‑energized overhead lines and equipment, install and remove personal protective grounds.
• Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and work area in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
• 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 by setting and removing barricades, flags, signs, cones and associated equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports as required.
• Read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital kWh meters.
• Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Line work experience or line school education is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must obtain a CDL beginners permit within 60 days of employment.
• Ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties of Line Mechanic A and advance to higher classification through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal.
• Must acquire required qualifications within the time frame determined by the Company.
• Completion of the "Hire Vue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout" assessment and a physical abilities assessment.
• Drive‑time requirement:
  Must live or be willing to relocate within 30miles of McConnelsville Service Center.

• Line Mechanic D: $27.21 – $28.61 per hour.
• Compensation Grade: U018‑180;
  Compensation Range: $27.21 – $27.91 per hour.
• Physical Demand Level: H – Heavy Work, requiring exerting 50 to 100pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10–20pounds of force constantly.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details of specific benefits omitted).

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer‑employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company‑sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

07‑07‑2026 – The job posting will close on the day before this date.