**Job Posting End Date** 01-02-2025 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 Lineman A builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Lineman B (or equivalent). **Job Description** **Residency Requirement: Successful candidate must reside within 25 mile radius of the Rogers Operation Center** **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + 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. + Assist employees of equal or higher classification. Perform similar or less skilled work. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:** **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 REQUIREMENTS:** These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc. 1) Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Lineman B or the equivalent and shall qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company. 2) A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position. **Compensation Data** **Compensation Grade:** U073-R62 **Compensation Range:** $55.06-55.06 USD **Hear about it first!** Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. 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.