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• 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 in this classification, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment, climb poles and structures, work from bucket trucks or on ladders and be at ease above the ground while performing the work.
• Supply employees working aloft the necessary tools and equipment required in the work.
• Assist in setting poles, including poles in energized areas where proper personnel protective procedures are used
• 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, both single and tandem-axle, trailers, both regular and fifth-wheel mounted, winches in handling 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.

What we're looking for:

Education requirements are listed below:

• High school graduate or GED

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• No previous work experience required. Line work experience or line school education is preferred.

Other preferences:

• Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.
• Travel requirements are expected > 50 % of the time.
• Physical demand level is Heavy and requirements details are listed below:
• Distance in feet to climb and work on a ladder/structure: 100 ft and higher
• This job requires "recommended" test results from HireVue 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 https://www.aep.com/careers/testprep/ 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. Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
• Must possess the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.
• Considerable travel and overtime may be required with this position.
• Must successfully complete Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

physical demands required for this job include but not limited to Minimum Requirement Line Mechanic Amount of Weight Lifted from Floor/Ground to Waist Level 75 Amount of Weight to be Carried for 20 Feet 60 Amount of Weight Lifted to Chest Level 50 Amount of Weight Lifted to Eye Level 30 Distance to Walk Accumulated over the Course of an 8-Hour Shift 2 Miles Distance in Feet to Climb and Work on a Ladder/Structure 100 and Higher Distance in Feet to Ascend to and Work in a Bucket/Lift 150 and Higher (Tested at 60') Ability to Discriminate between Colors Yes (Not Tested)

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!