American Electric Power · 18 hours ago
Lineman Intern
Chickasha, OK
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expAmerican Electric Power is seeking a Lineman Intern to assist and learn in the installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. The role involves learning safety protocols, performing hands-on tasks under supervision, and gaining practical experience in the field.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Demonstrate the ability to competently perform ground person duties under immediate or direct supervision
Learn and assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing and removing poles, towers and structures
Assemble and install line material and hardware under direct or immediate supervision
Use and store hand lines, tie knots and demonstrate a basic working knowledge with ropes and rigging equipment inspection and use
Splice primary and secondary overhead wires using the proper tools, hardware and equipment (including crimping and compression tools)
Learn to use, inspect and maintain tools and equipment applicable to work duties
Identify, inspect, use and maintain all classes of rubber gloves and sleeves(PIPE), and insulating blankets, hoses and covers(IPE)
Inspect, maintain, organize, operate and stock company vehicles, equipment and tools
Perform housekeeping duties as assigned
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions
Protect or control work area
Set and remove barricades, flags, signs, cones and associated equipment
Correctly read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital Kilowatt-hour meters
Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
Must be eligible to acquire CDL
This job requires 'recommended' test results from HireVue Line Worker Virtual Job Tryout
Intern must live within a 30 minute distance under normal driving conditions to the applicable Operation Center
Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (Lineman A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company
Must be able to learn and comply with the rules, safety practices and procedures applicable to the work environment and report unsafe conditions and practices
Must learn and have a working knowledge of Safety and Environmental guidelines
Must effectively communicate with co-workers, supervision, internal, and external customers
Demonstrate professional conduct and effective interactions with employees, contractors and others
Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays and respond to callouts in both outage and non-outage work to maintain and support business operational needs and schedules
Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints and specifications
Must be willing and able to elevated areas and in hot and cold temperatures
This role requires regular overtime and on-call response
Travel, including out of town travel, may also be required
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.03BKey Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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