2026-2027 Electrician Transmission Lineman Program (ESAW)
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 4.1 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. This position performs the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment, wiring, and structures to maintain a maximum level of system reliability to the bulk system and the distribution high voltage substation system.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
- Meet expectations on the job and in the scholastic program, obtaining at least a grade C or better in all subjects.
- Demonstrate continued progress in the Transmission Progression program.
- Work a regular full-time schedule.
- Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Electrical Lineworker & Management Technology 2-year Associates Degree is required.
- Obtain a CDL within the first year of employment.
- Possess basic mechanical skills
- Success will be defined by job performance and grades in the degree program.
- The successful candidate should live in close proximity to the primary work location Transmission office.
Responsibilities
- Install, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution circuit breakers, synchronous condensers, transformers, air/load break switches, switchboards, foundations, structures, buses, controls, conduit systems, switchgear and other electrical and electronic equipment.
- Analyze and correct malfunctions of all types of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Perform work near or on energized equipment using live line tools, rubber gloves, or approved bare hand techniques.
- Operate and maintain various types of line switches.
- May perform switching and tagging orders to clear equipment for Transmission Grid Controllers.
- Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
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 as an Employee only) 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
