Transmission Line Mechanic D; Uvalde, TX

Job Summary

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.

• Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations, and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead facilities.
• During the first six months demonstrate ability to operate company equipment, climb poles and structures, work from bucket trucks or on ladders, and be confident above the ground while performing work.
• Supply employees working aloft necessary tools and equipment required for the work.
• Assist in setting poles, including poles in energized areas using proper personnel‑protective procedures.
• Cut, spray, or stack trees and brush while performing transmission right‑of‑way control.
• 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.
• Operate line trucks of various types with derricks and earth‑boring equipment.
• Operate truck‑tractors, trailers, winches, etc., to handle poles and material, and transport employees and equipment to and from work locations.
• Identify all personal protective equipment and its purpose including rubber gloves, blankets, temporary grounds, live line tools, and construction and maintenance tools and 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.

• High school graduate or GED.
• No previous work experience required; line work experience or line school education is preferred.

• Resident within 45 minutes of the service center.
• Must be available to work overtime, call‑out overtime, and shift work as required.
• Travel requirements expected greater than 50% of the time.
• Physical demand level is Heavy.
• Must demonstrate ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for transmission line mechanic and progress to the next classification.
• Must acquire a valid commercial driver's license prior to the end of the designated probationary period.
• Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
• Applicants must complete the Hire Vue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout assessment and the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) as part of the hiring process.

The position requires heavy physical labor, including:

• Lift 75 lbs from floor/ground to waist level.
• Carry 60 lbs for 20 feet.
• Lift 50 lbs to chest level.
• Lift 30 lbs to eye level.
• Walk 2 miles during an 8‑hour shift.
• Climb 100 ft or higher on ladder or structure.
• Ascend bucket/lift 150 ft or higher (tested at 60').
• Discriminate between colors.

Hourly Salary: $30.60 per hour (range $30.60 - $31.32). Compensation Grade: N024‑V91. AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well‑being.

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.

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