Lineman Intern

Job Posting End Date

06-16-2026

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

Job Summary

Under the direction of Distribution System Supervisor (DSS) assist and learn to perform work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All job duties apply to overhead and underground equipment and facilities.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Learn and apply all AEP, Operating Company, and Site- Specific Safety rules to perform assigned duties. Participate in safety tailboard, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and safety meetings.

2) Observe and learn the assembly, installation, maintenance, removal and competently inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures and other associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under direct or immediate supervision.

3) Climb poles, towers and ladders and demonstrate evidence of being at ease above ground level during the performance of work tasks under immediate or direct supervision.

4) Demonstrate the ability to competently perform ground person duties under immediate or direct supervision.

5) Learn and assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing and removing poles, towers and structures.

7) Use and store hand lines, tie knots and demonstrate a basic working knowledge with ropes and rigging equipment inspection and use.

8) Splice primary and secondary overhead wires using the proper tools, hardware and equipment (including crimping and compression tools).

9) Learn to use, inspect and maintain tools and equipment applicable to work duties.

10) Identify, inspect, use and maintain all classes of rubber gloves and sleeves(PIPE), and insulating blankets, hoses and covers(IPE).

11) Inspect, maintain, organize, operate and stock company vehicles, equipment and tools.

12) Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.

13) Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.

14) Protect or control work area.

15) Set and remove barricades, flags, signs, cones and associated equipment.

16) Correctly read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital Kilowatt-hour meters.

17) Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements listed below:

High school diploma or GED. Currently enrolled in a post secondary 2-year Lineman Program with a Technical School/College and fulfilled all school requirements and is eligible for internship.

Maintain passing grades and a 3.0 GPA with the Technical School/College.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

No experience required

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