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At a glance

Programs
1
Locations
14
States served
9
Delivery
In person (1)
Program length
Not stated (1)
Branches accepted
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power (AEP) is an electric utility headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, that powers more than 5 million customers across 11 states through a network of operating companies. AEP has stated plans to invest $78 billion over the next five years in grid infrastructure. The company operates through regulated subsidiaries as well as competitive energy businesses, and has been powering homes and communities for more than 100 years.

The SkillBridge program at AEP places interns in Line Mechanic roles at 14 locations across 9 states: Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. The work is hands-on and field-based, conducted both overhead and underground. Interns assist with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities, and drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.

Day-to-day tasks include assembling and installing line material and hardware, splicing primary and secondary overhead wires, loading and unloading poles and structures, and operating company vehicles and equipment. Interns also learn to inspect and maintain rubber gloves, sleeves, and other insulating protective equipment, set and remove work-area barricades, and execute pole-top and bucket-truck rescue procedures as training is completed. Work progresses through defined supervision levels — direct, immediate, and general — as the intern demonstrates competency at each stage.

Sources: www.aep.com (checked Aug 15, 2026), www.aep.com (checked Aug 15, 2026)

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American Electric Power (AEP)

Partial listing

Delivery
In person source value: In-Person
Length
Duration not stated The DoD listing does not state a length for this program. Ask the organization directly.
Branches
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force
Defense Industrial Base
Yes

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. The following list sets forth the principal duties required for the job. All items apply to overhead and underground, as applicable. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.

What the work involves

Line Mechanic D: What You'll Do: Assist with 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. Demonstrate the ability to competently perform ground person duties under immediate or direct supervision as skill level dictates. Assist with loading, unloading, handling, maintaining, installing and removing poles, towers and structures. After completion of D-100, or equivalent experience, the employee must demonstrate the ability to operate Company equipment (with exception of digger/derricks and aerial lift vehicles), climb poles, ladders and structures, and work on de-energized conductors and equipment. Also, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under direct supervision. After completion of D-200, or equivalent experience, operate digger/derrick and aerial devices, under immediate supervision as skill level dictates. Also, under immediate supervision of a higher classification, may work on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts. 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).After completion of D-200, or equivalent experience, under direct supervision, the employee may operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices. During this time frame, the employee may progress from direct supervision to immediate and finally general supervision as skill level dictates. After completion of D-300, or equivalent experience, test de-energized overhead lines and equipment install and remove personal protective grounds under immediate supervision. Inspect and maintain tools, equipment and work area in a safe, clean and orderly fashion. 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. Safely execute pole top rescue and bucket truck rescue processes as training is completed5. Protect or control work area. Set and remove barricades, flags, signs, cones and associated equipment. Maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports as required. Correctly read and record information and registered readings on analog or digital Kilowatt-hour meters. Complete Monthly Apprentice Cards and submit to local supervision for review. Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned. The following reference is provided as a guideline for persons responsible for directing the duties and responsibilities of assigned personnel, to assist in the safety and development of employees, and is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions: DIRECT SUPERVISION – When a qualified person is working with hands-on with the person performing the designated task.IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION – When a qualified person is near the structure/equipment and is in constant visual and/or verbal contact to the person performing the designated task.GENERAL SUPERVISION – An employee of higher classification, knowledgeable of the task at hand and not necessarily at the job site.QUALIFIED PERSON – Line Mechanic or Supervisor who is knowledgeable of the task or work to be performed and is capable of performing the appropriate emergency rescue.

Locations

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • South Bend, IN
  • Southbend, IN
  • Shreveport, LA
  • Bridgman, MI
  • Columbus, OH
  • Lawton, OK
  • Tulsa, OK
  • Abilene, TX
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • San Angelo, TX
  • Roanoke, VA
  • Charleston, WV

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