• Journeyman

    American Electric Power (Tulsa, OK)


    Job Posting End Date

     

    08-04-2025

     

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

    Job Summary

    In this role you will assist in the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate vehicles associated auxiliary equipment.

    Job Description

    WHAT YOU'LL DO:

    The following list sets forth the principal duties required for the job. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.

     

    + Open and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment.

    + Climb poles or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles.

    + Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals.

    + Installs pole hardware and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices.

    + Cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service.

    + Use rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work up to 15 KV.

    + Perform similar or less work as assigned.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Education requirements are listed below: **High School Diploma/GED**

     

    Work Experience requirement listed below: **Journeyman Lineman certification.**

     

    Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below : **Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license.**

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    + Must live within 40 roadway miles of service territory.

    + Must have the ability to climb and work at heights.

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

    + Must pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation.

    + Work Hours / Travel Requirements: 40 hours per week with overtime and travel as required.

    + Must be available for overtime callout including weekends and holidays.

     

    Compensation Data

    Compensation Grade:

    U070-863

    Compensation Range:

    $55.06-55.06 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.