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Line Mechanic C-A at American Electric Power, Glen Lyn, VA

Line Mechanic C-A at American Electric Power in Glen Lyn, VA. Full-time. $31.33 to $58.62 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.

Job Posting End Date
11-14-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below. The Line Mechanic A builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic B (or equivalent).
Job Description

**The successful candidate must live (or be willing to relocate at their own expense) within 45 minutes safe driving distance of the Glen Lyn/Pearisburg Service Center, 167 Houston Lane Glen Lyn, VA 24093. **

**This vacancy is posted in a range and will be filled based on education and experience. **

Line Mechanic C:
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Assemble, install, maintain, remove and competently inspect overhead, and underground facilities including conductors, cables, transformers, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
After completion of C-100, or equivalent experience, shall be competent to perform work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision. Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification.
After completion of C100, or equivalent experience, test, de-energize and ground URD cable, Splice and terminate URD cable, and troubleshoot, repair and energize URD cable and equipment under immediate or general supervision as skill level dictates.
After completion of C-200, or equivalent experience, shall be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision. Use volt meters, amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts.
After completion of C-200, or equivalent experience, may cover up stationary tied in (cannot transfer) primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
After completion of C-300, or equivalent experience, may cover up, transfer or move primary conductors and equipment under direct supervision as skill level dictates.
After completion of C-400, or equivalent experience, perform the same duties as outlined in the B classification during the first TWELVE MONTHS. (Wording from LMB description - During the first twelve months in this classification (LMB) assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment.
During this time frame, the employee should progress from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates.
Also, shall be capable of replacing fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision.).
Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations.
Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits
Perform inspection and trouble-shooting of lines.
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.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:
Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid Class A CDL is required

Other preferences:

Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic D or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
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.
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.
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Line Mechanic B:
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
During the first twelve months in this classification assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment. During this time frame, the employee should progress from direct supervision to immediate supervision as skill level dictates. Also, shall be capable of replacing fuses and operate switching and sectionalizing devices energized at any voltage when working under general supervision.
After twelve months in this classification, while performing work on energized lines and equipment, should progress from immediate supervision to general supervision as skill level dictates.
Install and operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; test de-energized line or equipment, and place or remove grounds.
Install, maintain and switch residential and commercial underground distribution facilities. Locate and correct trouble using cable-locating and fault finding tools and equipment.
Install and maintain multiple street light circuits.
Install three-phase transformer banks on poles, aerial or ground-mounted platforms.
Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove them from service. Install, maintain, operate and remove capacitor banks from service.
Connect, check phase rotation, parallel and check voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations.
Locate and correct faults and hazardous conditions on lines and/or equipment.
Perform similar or less skilled work.
Prepare, conduct and facilitate safety meetings.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review.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:

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of work experience as Line Mechanic C or the equivalent experience as determined by the Company

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid Class A CDL is required

Other preferences:
These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic C or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
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.
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.
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Line Mechanic A:
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized.
Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.
Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits.
Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision.
Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities.
Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.
Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities.
Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault finding tools and equipment.
Direct crew when assigned. Obtain, issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures.
Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers' electrical equipment.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist. Assist employees of equal or higher classification. Perform similar or less skilled work.

What We're Looking For:
Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

Successful completion of apprentice lineman training, including B-200 certification written test with a score of 80% or higher and successful completion of hands-on comprehensive demonstrations.
External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid Class A CDL is required

Other preferences:

Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Line Mechanic B or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:

Compensation Range:

$31.33 - $58.62
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

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