B Lineman - Overhead (Oncor 1500)

Pike • Temple, TX

3d

About The Position

The Class B Lineman is a safety-focused professional who constructs, maintains, and repairs energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, according to operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman.

The lineman installs and repairs overhead lines and related equipment, performs live-line work and troubleshooting, climbs structures, and operates overhead line equipment. Work takes place outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather, at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. The employee must follow safety procedures and may be called to work outages, storms, emergencies, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

• Three years of recent overhead line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line equipment.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow safety protocols, use personal protective equipment, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA), dependent care flexible spending account, and medical flexible spending account.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed