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Texas
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Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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American Electric Power is hiring linemen. AEP’s approximately 16,700 employees operate and maintain the nation’s largest electricity transmission system and more than 224,000 miles of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable power to 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation’s largest electricity producers with approximately 31,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 7,100 megawatts of renewable energy. AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.
Step 01. Pay
The estimated total pay for a Lineman at American Electric Power is $71,509 per year. American Electric Power benefits including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.
Step 02. Apprentice
The Apprentice Lineman at American Electric Power assists Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at American Electric Power constructs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground transmission lines. Performs site preparation tasks, including digging holes or trenches, installing anchors, climbing poles, and using equipment like digger derricks, aerial lifts, pulling and tensioning equipment, forklifts, and dump trucks.
Step 04. Hiring
Lineman at American Electric Power Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver's license or be able to obtain one within six months. 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.
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