Lineman Appr 2nd yr-Journeyman

$75,546 - $75,546/Yr

American Electric Power - Tulsa, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Tulsa, OK

Utilities

About the position

The Lineman Apprentice position at American Electric Power involves assisting in the installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. This role requires hands-on work with line trucks and auxiliary equipment, focusing on ensuring the safety and functionality of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities.
• Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Open and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment.
• Climb poles and/or ride in a bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators, or other hardware on poles.
• Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads, and pedestals.
• Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators using hand tools and mechanical devices.
• Cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.
• Use insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools to perform energized line work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience or related line experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's degree from an electrical power line school with internship experience.