Apprentice 4 - 5

Oncor•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. As an Apprentice, you will perform construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines and structures in accordance with Oncor’s construction standards manuals. All tasks are carried out under the direction of others and with the approval of the supervising authority. Work involves conductors and equipment energized at distribution voltages, utilizing approved protective equipment and tools. This on-site position will have an assigned service territory within our Oncor Electric Delivery Company market and be based out of our Dallas Northeast Service Center.

Requirements

Basic computer skills with software such as, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Outlook.
Effective communication skills needed to perform in a team environment.
Precise and strategic when climbing wooden poles.
Class A CDL driver's license is required.
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
Successful candidate must demonstrate the skills needed to advance in the Oncor Lineman Training Program within a reasonable time frame commensurate with proven work experience and abilities.

Nice To Haves

4 plus years of related distribution utility construction work experience is encouraged to apply.
Certificate or degree from an accredited lineman school is encouraged to apply.
Associate's degree in electrical technology or related field is encouraged to apply.
Able to provide proof of successful lineman and safety training programs.

Responsibilities

Perform construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines and structures in accordance with Oncor’s construction standards manuals.
Carry out all tasks under the direction of others and with the approval of the supervising authority.
Work with conductors and equipment energized at distribution voltages, utilizing approved protective equipment and tools.
Be available to be on-call in the scheduled rotation.
Be available for overtime work.
Be available for 24-hour call-out.
Willing to travel outside your assigned district when needed.
Able to work off wood poles, insulated platforms, and bucket trucks using approved safety practices and rules.
Able to lift 75 pounds above his/her head on a regular basis.
Comply with the Code of Conduct at all times.
Participate in the local safety programs.
Commit to Oncor’s Core Values.
Learn and abide by Oncor’s Safety Handbook.

Benefits

Annual incentive program.
Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026) and other wellbeing resources.
401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
401k match with student debt program.
Cash balance pension plan.
Adoption Assistance.
Mental health resources.
Employee resource groups.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
Commuter benefits.
Electric vehicle incentive program.
Appliance purchase plan.