2024-2025 Electrician (ESAW) Transmission Lineman Program

Oncor Electric Delivery; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading electric utility company dedicated to providing superior reliability and advanced technology. This entry-level position involves the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation equipment, ensuring maximum system reliability. You'll work with various electrical components and tools, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Ideal for those looking to start a rewarding career in the electric utility sector, this role offers the chance to contribute to essential services while developing your skills in a dynamic team. If you're ready to take the first step towards a fulfilling career, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; must obtain CDL within the first year.
• 2-year Associates Degree in Electrical Lineworker & Management Technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment for system reliability.
• Analyze and correct malfunctions of electrical and electronic equipment.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Electrical equipment maintenance

Live line tools operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-year Associates Degree in Electrical Lineworker & Management Technology

Job description

Salary Range: $46,207 - $90,535
Relocation: No
Work Environment: On-Site
Location: May include but not limited to Dallas-Fort Worth, Odessa, Waco-Temple-Taylor, Tyler-Lufkin

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery is the sixth largest electric transmission and distribution utility in the country, serving ten million customers in 400+ cities across Texas. Oncor is leading the way in providing superior reliability while deploying one of the most advanced utility technology platforms in the nation. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to responsible environmental stewardship, while working passionately to empower our customers’ modern lives through the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity.

Summary

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.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

This position includes, but is not limited to the following duties:

1. 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.
2. Analyze and correct malfunctions of all types of electrical and electronic equipment.
3. Perform work near or on energized equipment using live line tools, rubber gloves, or approved bare hand techniques.
4. Operate and maintain various types of line switches. May perform switching and tagging orders to clear equipment for Transmission Grid Controllers.
5. Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

This entry-level position requires the successful candidate to:

• 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.

Qualifications Education

Required

High School

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)