Journeyman Lineman - Drone-Augmented Transmission Stringing

Infravision•Austin, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Infravision is seeking a skilled Journeyman Lineman to join their team in Austin, TX. This full-time, non-exempt, field-based role requires travel and involves hands-on transmission construction work. The position supports drone-augmented transmission stringing operations, utilizing innovative UAV-integrated stringing methods, smart-tensioning systems, and specialized field hardware. The Journeyman Lineman will collaborate with UAV pilots, field crews, operations leaders, safety teams, and customer stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality construction. Key activities include lead-line deployments, pulling, tensioning, sagging, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and field documentation. This role is ideal for an experienced lineman with a strong safety focus, adaptability, and an interest in modernizing transmission infrastructure construction.

Requirements

Journeyman Lineman status required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Experience constructing, maintaining, repairing, and restoring overhead and/or underground electric systems.
Experience with transmission stringing, conductor pulls, sagging, splicing, dead-ending, and line construction equipment.
Ability to interpret construction prints, staking sheets, circuit maps, switching orders, sag-tension data, and related field documentation.
Strong understanding of OSHA, NESC, utility safety requirements, energized and de-energized work practices, and job hazard assessment procedures.
Class A CDL required.
Ability to work in rugged U.S. field environments, including mountains, swamps, urban corridors, remote terrain, and locations where traditional equipment access may be limited.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and support emergency, storm, travel, extended-hour, or on-call needs as required.
Strong safety mindset, professional communication, and ability to work effectively with UAV pilots, field crews, customers, contractors, and technical teams.
Flexibility to support a broad range of responsibilities in a growing startup environment.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of line construction, transmission, distribution, or related utility field experience preferred.
Completion of an accredited lineman training program preferred.
Prior experience with, or demonstrated ability to learn, UAV-integrated stringing methods, aerial stringing workflows, and specialized field technology.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid, pole top rescue, and bucket truck rescue certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled transmission line construction, maintenance, repair, and restoration work on overhead and underground electrical systems.
Coordinate with Infravision UAV pilots to support lead-line deployments across structures while maintaining line-of-sight safety, clearance, and communication protocols.
Support end-to-end stringing activities, including pulling, tensioning, sagging, splicing, dead-ending, and related field execution.
Operate and support Infravision smart-tensioning systems, remote-release hardware, lightweight pullers, tensioners, and other specialized stringing equipment.
Manage OPGW and conductor pulls across challenging environments such as highways, environmentally protected areas, energized corridors, and access-restricted locations.
Climb utility poles and work from aerial lift devices at various heights, as required.
Install and remove poles, crossarms, insulators, transformers, conductors, anchors, guy wire, travelers, pulleys, aerial needle systems, and related utility equipment.
Read and interpret staking sheets, circuit maps, switching orders, construction prints, and sag-tension data.
Troubleshoot field issues and support safe, timely restoration or continuation of work.
Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, winch trucks, tensioners, pullers, and other line construction equipment.
Conduct job briefings, hazard assessments, and safety checks before and during work execution.
Follow OSHA, NESC, company safety policies, utility customer requirements, and Infravision safe work methods.
Lead or mentor apprentices, ground personnel, and field crew members as needed.
Maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, and work areas in safe operating condition.
Complete daily work reports, inspections, field documentation, and required compliance records.
Participate in emergency response, storm restoration, extended-hour work, and travel as required.
Support other field, operational, safety, documentation, equipment, and startup needs as assigned.