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American Electric Power Network Mechanic D in Ft. Wayne, Indiana

Job Posting End Date

09-28-2024

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Assist with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of underground transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • During the first six months in this classification, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment and work in enclosed spaces on de-energized conductors and equipment. After six months in this classification, under direct supervision, may work on conductors and equipment energized at voltages up to 260 volts.

  • Work from bucket trucks or on ladders and below ground within enclosed spaces (vaults and manholes), along with proper set up of barricades, operation of atmospheric monitoring test equipment, and ventilation blowers.

  • Learn and demonstrate the required skills to personal rescue from both bucket trucks and enclosed spaces.

  • Become familiar with the components that make-up URD primary cable.

  • Set up and operate cable-stripping tools.

  • Learn and install (URD) stress cone, primary cable splice, and outdoor termination.

  • Become familiar with the use and care of insulating rubber gloves, sleeves and other personal protective equipment and identify the types of grounding cables utilized for personal protective grounding.

  • Become familiar with the identification of primary and secondary cable types, sizes and voltage ratings.

  • Develop knowledge of Series and Parallel Circuits, Ohms Law, and Electron Flow.

  • Learn and understand hand signals for mobile cranes, derricks, and winch lines.

  • Install, maintain and remove street lighting equipment.

  • Set and remove barricades, power units, flags, signs and flares; direct pedestrian traffic.

  • Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.

  • Attend and participate in training as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • High school graduate or GED.

Experience:

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

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. Employee shall obtain appropriate licensing as required by federal and/or state law prior to the end of the designated probationary period.

  • Must acquire CDL beginners permit within 60 days.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to distinguish colors on a standard color blindness test.

  • Must have the ability to deal with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner.

  • Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) selection test.

  • 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.

  • Successful candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Service Center within 6 months of hire.

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 equal or higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site.

QUALIFIED PERSON - Network Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed, and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

Principal Line of Progression:

From: Direct Employment To: Network Mechanic C

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U020-180

Compensation Range:

$25.90-26.57 USD

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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 aspects 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, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.

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