Transmission Line Mechanic D

Job Posting End Date

07-14-2025

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

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to build a new career in the electric utility industry in the Muncie, Indiana area? We are looking to add new entry level Transmission Line Mechanic's to our team!

Job Description

The Transmission Line Mechanic D will assist in the installation, maintenance, rearrangement, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. They will drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions.

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 - 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 will do:

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

Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures, and other associated equipment on overhead facilities.

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.

Operate automotive equipment and its associated equipment and perform duties incidental to the operation of such equipment.

Operate line trucks of various types with derricks and earth-boring equipment. Operate truck-tractors, both single and tandem-axle, trailers, both regular and fifth wheel mounted, winches in handling poles and material, and transport employees and equipment to and from work locations.

Identify all personal protective equipment and its purpose including rubber gloves, blankets, temporary grounds, live line tools, and construction and maintenance tools and equipment.

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

Maintain records and submit reports as required.

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.

What we're looking for:

Education requirements are listed below:

Work Experience requirement listed below:

Other Requirements:

What you'll get:

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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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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.