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American Electric Power

Line Mechanic-C thru A

Pikeville, KY · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

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 ...

Aep

Line Mechanic C-A

Cisco, TX

$31.33 - $58.62/hr

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 ...

Aep

Line Mechanic C-A

Elkhart, IN

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 ...

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Cannon Construction

POWER LINE PROJECT MANAGER

Milton, WA · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

Senior Electrical Project Manager Cannon Companies is accepting applications for an experienced Power line Project Manager. We are looking for a qualified applicant with experience in the areas of ...

Cannon Construction

POWER LINE PROJECT MANAGER

Milton, WA · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

Senior Electrical Project Manager Cannon Companies is accepting applications for an experienced Power line Project Manager. We are looking for a qualified applicant with experience in the areas of ...

Aep

Line Mechanic-C-A

Abilene, TX

$17.50 - $22/hr

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 ...

Aep

Line Mechanic C-A

Hillsboro, OH

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 ...

Aep

Line Mechanic C - A

Los Fresnos, TX

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 ...

Axis Power

Lineman

Weslaco, TX · On-site

Help train and mentor crew members in best practices for power line installation and construction processes. Conduct regular inspections of equipment and materials to ensure quality standards are met.

Mountainside Power

Transmission Power Lineman

Boise, ID · On-site

Mountainside Power is seeking experienced Transmission Power Line Workers to join our expanding operations across the Western and Midwest regions. WHAT WE DO: High-voltage transmission construction ...

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How much do power line jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for power line in the United States is $18.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Power Line Technician, you need a solid understanding of electrical systems, climbing and rigging techniques, and typically a diploma or apprenticeship in electrical or power line technology. Familiarity with equipment such as bucket trucks, safety harnesses, and line testing tools, as well as OSHA safety certifications, is essential. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork set outstanding technicians apart. These skills are crucial for maintaining safety, minimizing service disruptions, and ensuring the reliable delivery of electrical power.

What are some common challenges faced by power line workers, and how can they best prepare for them?

Power line workers often encounter challenges such as working at great heights, exposure to harsh weather conditions, and the need to handle live electrical wires safely. To prepare, it's important to undergo rigorous safety training, stay updated on the latest industry safety protocols, and maintain physical fitness. Teamwork is essential, as most tasks require close coordination with other crew members to ensure both efficiency and safety. Staying adaptable and vigilant helps manage unexpected situations, such as emergency repairs during storms or outages.

What are power line workers?

Power line workers, also known as lineworkers or linemen, are skilled tradespeople who install, maintain, and repair electrical power lines and related equipment. They work on both overhead and underground power lines to ensure the continuous and safe delivery of electricity to homes, businesses, and other facilities. Their job often involves working at heights, dealing with high-voltage electricity, and responding to emergencies such as storm damage or power outages. Power line workers must follow strict safety protocols and typically receive extensive training to handle the risks associated with their work.

What is the difference between Power Line vs Electrician?

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Required CredentialsLineworker certification, OSHA safety trainingElectrician license, technical training
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, high voltage power lines, utility polesIndoor/outdoor, buildings, electrical systems
Employer & IndustryUtility companies, constructionResidential, commercial, industrial sectors
Common Search & ComparisonPower Line vs Electrician

Power Line workers primarily focus on installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines outdoors, often working on utility poles. Electricians work on electrical systems within buildings, handling lower voltage systems. While both roles require electrical knowledge and safety training, Power Line workers specialize in outdoor, high-voltage environments, whereas Electricians work in indoor and outdoor settings on various electrical systems.

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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 3 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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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