Job Posting End Date

08-25-2025

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Job Summary

Indiana Michigan Power/AEP is currently recruiting for electric utility line crew employees to join our team in Fort Wayne, IN.
The below job description reflects responsibilities performed in a Transmission Line Mechanic-C role. Additional responsibilities and requirements are needed for higher levels (Transmission Line Mechanic B-A).

Job Description

What you’ll do:

Under direct supervision of a qualified person, the Transmission Line Mechanics perform all types of work involved in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of de-energized electrical transmission and distribution facilities. The essential functions are not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.

Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.Patrol transmission lines using maps and drawings.Use proper hand signals for line work as requiredPerform all right-of-way control procedures in use of transmission lines

Install, maintain and repair overhead lines.

Dig holes for poles, towers and anchors.Set poles, tower below-ground components, and guy anchorages.Replace or stub poles, dead or energized.Make up and install guys.Assemble tower components on the ground and in the air.Frame pole structures on the ground and in the air.Perform all right-of-way control procedures in use of transmission lines.Use proper methods to attach tools and materials to life ropes and cables, for installation or use in the air.Test and support poles before climbing as required.Operate miscellaneous transmission motor-driven tools.Select and apply proper knots.Perform rigging and tying off ropes.Use proper hand signals for line work as required.

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.

Perform climbing maintenance on all transmission structures, except on cross-arms carrying energized conductors.

Make up conductor and shield wire splices, dead-ends and terminals.

Identify conductor types and sizes.Set up reels for conductor installation.Install conductors and shield wires

Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

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.

Maintain records and submit reports as required.

Properly prepare right-of-way items on field drawings

Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment as authorized and directed by supervision.

Operate truck-mounted lifting/pulling devices.Load and unload poles, steel and other materials.

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:

Transmission Line Mechanic C:

Minimum of one year transmission 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 transmission electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or transmission electrical power line experience.

Transmission Line Mechanic B:

Minimum of 24 months satisfactory work experience as a Transmission Line Mechanic C or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal).

Transmission Line Mechanic A:

Minimum of 24 months satisfactory work experience as a Transmission Line Mechanic B or the equivalent (as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination and performance appraisal).

Licenses/Certifications:

Line Mechanic C-A:

Valid Class A CDL is required

Other requirements for Transmission Line Mechanic candidates:

Successful candidate must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Ardmore Transmission Service Center, located at 7775 Ardmore Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46809.

What you’ll get:

Competitive hourly rate aligned with industry standardsIn 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.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business!  We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states.  We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve.  We’re powering the future – today!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U024-150

Compensation Range:

$29.39-31.03 USD

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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