American Electric Power

American Electric Power

Transmission Line Mechanic C-A (San Benito, TX)

San Benito, TX · Internship

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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds40
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Follow all company safety policies, regulations, and work practices.
  • Identify and report unsafe conditions, hazards, and abnormal system issues.
  • Set poles, towers, anchors, and guy systems, including excavation and foundation work.

Responsibilities

  • As a Transmission Line Worker, you will support the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead transmission systems while ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability.
  • Support right-of-way management activities and maintain safe access to transmission lines.
  • Install, maintain, and repair overhead transmission lines and supporting structures.
  • Climbing & Line Work Support
  • Perform climbing activities to complete maintenance and installation work on transmission structures.
  • If you don't have an account, you can create one.

Requirements

  • This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions.
  • When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Nice to have

  • Minimum of one year transmission 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 transmission electrical power line experience, or
  • an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or transmission electrical power line experience.

Compensation

  • In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Benefits

  • In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Company info

  • Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.
  • Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.
  • At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.
  • If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you,

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