Utilities Line Technician
About The Position
Utilities Line Technicians at all levels install, maintain, test, and repair overhead and underground high‑voltage electrical distribution systems, including cables, transformers, switchgear, and related equipment, while working at heights and in confined spaces. Depending on experience level, duties range from assisting and training in core tasks to independently performing complex work, overseeing projects, and leading crews in planning, scheduling, and safe execution of operations. All roles require collaboration, adherence to safety standards, and progressive technical skill development in the line technician trade.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent.
- 7 years of experience in overhead and underground electrical distribution system maintenance and operation (for Master Utilities Line Technician).
- 5 years of experience in overhead and underground electrical distribution system maintenance and operation (for Senior Utilities Line Technician).
- 3 years of experience in overhead and underground electrical distribution system maintenance and operation (for Utilities Line Technician).
- 1 year of related experience in general electrical, or electronics (for Utilities Line Technician Assistant).
- Responsible for installing and servicing high voltage distribution systems.
- Valid Class B driver's license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, test, and repair overhead and underground high‑voltage electrical distribution systems, including cables, transformers, switchgear, and related equipment.
- Work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Assist and train in core tasks (depending on experience level).
- Independently perform complex work (depending on experience level).
- Oversee projects (depending on experience level).
- Lead crews in planning, scheduling, and safe execution of operations (depending on experience level).
- Collaborate with others.
- Adhere to safety standards.
- Develop progressive technical skills in the line technician trade.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave each month
- At least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas enrollment
- Free exercise programs
- Release time for health and wellness
- Free LinkedIn Learning training
- Webinars
- Limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Employee Tuition Assistance
- Educational Release time for completing a degree
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
