C Lineman - Overhead (Oncor)

Pike • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Class C Lineman is an entry-level line work position responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead electrical distribution systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized power lines and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, according to operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman.

The lineman performs overhead line construction and repair, climbs wood, steel, and concrete structures, works at heights and near energized equipment, and operates overhead line equipment. The work takes place outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The role also includes live-line work, troubleshooting, fault locating, and responding to outages, storms, and emergencies.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved climbing 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 understand insulated protective cover for isolating differences of potential.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participating in an on-call rotation.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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