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American Electric Power

Line Mechanic-C thru A

Pikeville, KY · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

... installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical ... Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line ...

Actalent

Transmission Line Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$40 - $57/hr

Support projects that range from asset maintenance programs to multi-year rebuilds and tie line installations. * Perform all aspects of overhead and underground power line design, including line ...

Aep

Line Mechanic C-A

Cisco, TX

$31.33 - $58.62/hr

Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations. * Work ... Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line ...

Aep

Line Mechanic C-A

Elkhart, IN · On-site

... installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical ... Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line ...

Aep

Line Mechanic-C-A

Abilene, TX · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

... installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical ... Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line ...

Aep

Transmission Line Mechanic C-A

Hurricane, WV · On-site

$31.33 - $58.62/hr

Set up reels for conductor installation. Install conductors and shield wires 5) Maintain tools ... Minimum of one year transmission electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line ...

Aep

Transmission Line Mechanic C-A

Chickasha, OK · On-site

Set up reels for conductor installation. * Install conductors and shield wires * Maintain tools ... Minimum of one year transmission electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line ...

Aep

Line Mechanic C - A

Los Fresnos, TX · On-site

... installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical ... Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line ...

Aep

Line Mechanic C-A

Hillsboro, OH · On-site

... installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical ... Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, * OR one year of related ...

Aep

Line Mechanic-C-A

Beckley, WV · On-site

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

... installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical ... Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line ...

Aep

Line Mechanic-C thru A

Pikeville, KY · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

... installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical ... Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line ...

Aep

Line Mechanic C-A - Cols SE

Columbus, OH

... installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical ... Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, * OR one year of related ...

City of New Bern, NC

Electric Line Worker

New Bern, NC · On-site

$44K - $72K/yr

Electric Line Worker 1st Class - $57,118 - $92,959 Electric Line Worker 2nd Class - $51,808 - $84 ... Installing, maintaining, and repairing power lines and related distribution system facilities. (The ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Power Line Installer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Power Line Installer, you need a solid understanding of electrical systems, strong physical fitness, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often supplemented by an apprenticeship. Familiarity with climbing gear, power tools, and safety equipment, as well as certifications like OSHA or CDL, is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability when installing and maintaining critical power infrastructure.

What are some common challenges faced by Power Line Installers, and how can new employees prepare for them?

Power Line Installers often work in physically demanding and hazardous environments, including extreme weather conditions and at significant heights. New employees should be prepared for the rigors of outdoor work, maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, and be comfortable using specialized equipment. Challenges also include responding to emergency outages, which may require working irregular hours or being on-call. Building strong teamwork and communication skills is essential, as installers frequently collaborate closely with crew members to ensure safety and efficiency.

What are Power Line Installers?

Power Line Installers, also known as lineworkers or electrical linemen, are skilled professionals who install, repair, and maintain the power lines that deliver electricity from power plants to homes and businesses. Their work includes setting up new power lines, replacing old or damaged lines, and ensuring the electrical grid operates safely and reliably. Power Line Installers often work outdoors, sometimes in challenging weather conditions and at great heights, to ensure the continuous supply of electricity.

What is the difference between Power Line Installer vs Lineman?

AspectPower Line InstallerLineman
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety training, possibly electrical certificationsHigh school diploma, electrical safety training, lineman certification
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on utility poles, in trenches, or on towersOutdoor, on utility poles, in bucket trucks, or on the ground
Employer & IndustryUtility companies, construction firmsUtility companies, construction contractors

Power Line Installers and Linemen both work outdoors on electrical infrastructure, often on utility poles or towers. While Power Line Installers focus on installing new power lines and equipment, Linemen typically perform maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting. Both roles require safety training and electrical certifications, and they are essential in maintaining reliable power distribution.

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Line Mechanic-C thru A

Line Mechanic-C thru A

American Electric Power

Pikeville, KY • On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

American Electric Power rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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7th of 50 rated energy and utility

Job description

Job Posting End Date
06-05-2026
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
**Successful candidate must live within 45 minutes reporting time of 3249 North Mayo Trail, Pikeville, NY 41501.**
**This vacancy is posted in a range and will be filled based on education and experience. **
Line Mechanic C:
What You'll do:
  • 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 Must Haves:
  • 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:
  • 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 Must Haves:
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:
  • 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 Must Haves:
  • 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:
U093-150
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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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. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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AEP Energy is a certified competitive retail electricity and natural gas supply provider. We proudly serve residential, small business and commercial and industrial customers. AEP Energy has over 100 years of industry experience with backing from our parent company, American Electric Power (AEP). AEP is one of the largest electric energy companies in the United States and ranked 204 of the Fortune 500.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Columbus, OH, US

Year founded

1906

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