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Line Mechanic D

American Electric Power

Aransas Pass, TXMidH-1B sponsor company
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Location
Aransas Pass, TX
Work model
On-Site
Level
Mid
H-1B history
16 approvals (FY2023)
Posted
Aug 24, 2026

About this role

Job Posting End Date 09-02-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date Job Summary Assist in performing 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.  Job Description **Successfully candidate must reside within the service territory** What You'll Do: Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices. During the first six months in this classification, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment, climb poles and structures, and work on de-energized conductors and equipment. Also, under immediate supervision of a higher classification, may work secondary voltage up to 260 volts. After six months in this classification, under general supervision may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts, and may also work higher secondary voltages under immediate supervision of a higher classification. May assist with the installation and removal of structures within close proximity of energized primary conductors, under immediate supervision. Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on de-energized overhead and underground facilities, and erect equipment mountings such as regulator and transformer platforms. Climb poles and structures and work from bucket trucks or on ladders and demonstrate evidence of being at ease above the ground in performance of work. Operate mechanized equipment required to install, remove or maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities. Become familiar with the use and care of insulating rubber gloves, sleeves and other personal protective equipment. Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing and removing poles, towers and structures. Operate portable power tools, generators, pumps and tamps. Install, maintain, read and remove single-phase meters and associated equipment. Test meter bases for voltage, backfeed, grounds and proper connections. Install, maintain, and remove services, secondary cable, and associated equipment. Install, maintain and remove dusk-to-dawn and street light equipment. Set and remove barricades, flags, signs and flares; direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Load, unload and store materials, tools and equipment. Assist with the installation, removal and maintenance of underground facilities. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Become familiar with electronic devices to maintain records and submit reports, and job aid programs as required. Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees. Perform similar or less skilled work. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions. Assist employees of equal or higher classification.

What We Are Looking For

High School graduate or General Equivalency Degree (GED). No previous work experience required. Line or Service Mechanic Certification is beneficial but not required.  Line work experience or line school education is preferred.   Valid state driver license. Employee shall obtain appropriate licensing (CDL) as required by federal and/or state law prior to the end of the designated probationary period. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Heavy Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Service Mechanic A, within the time frame determined by the Company, in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal or vacate the current job classification. Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the

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