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AEP Texas Company, Inc.
Line Mechanic C-A
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What they do
A Utility Line Technician services and repairs underground electrical lines for construction projects or for homeowners, using maps and electronic equipment.
$85,467 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Posting End Date 09-12-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Perform work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. All job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities. The Line Mechanic C builds upon the skills, abilities and knowledge learned as a Line Mechanic D (or equivalent). Job Description
- Successful candidate must reside within the service territory
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 firstTWELVE MONTHS.
(Wording from LMB description- During the first twelve months in this classification (LMB) assist with work on energized lines, cables and equipment.
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 You'll Have:
Education :
High school diploma orGED 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 requiredOTHER REQUIREMENTS
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. This role requires regular overtime and on-call response. Travel, including out of town travel, may also be required.What You'll Get:
Line Mechanic C- $34.96/hr
- $37.28/hr Line Mechanic B
- $42.53/hr
- $43.69/hr Line Mechanic A
- $46.62
- $66.