A Lineman - Overhead (Oncor)

Pike•Snyder, TX

About The Position

The Class A Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems, with safety as a priority. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. The Lineman reports to the Foreman. The position includes leading crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conducting safety briefings, and training and mentoring apprentices and groundmen. Work involves installing and repairing overhead lines and associated equipment, performing live-line work and troubleshooting, climbing structures, and operating overhead line equipment. The role also involves working at heights, in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather. The Lineman must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.

Requirements

Five years of recent overhead line experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, 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.
Ability to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate; frequently stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
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 PPE, and apply 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, emergencies, and on-call rotations.