Apprentice 4-6

Oncor Electric Delivery; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Health benefits

Wellness incentives

401(k) match

Pension plan

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

EV incentive program

Job summary

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is seeking an Apprentice to perform construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines. The position is based out of the Hutto Service Center, Texas, with an assigned service territory.

Responsibilities include working with energized equipment under supervision, traveling as needed, and adhering to safety standards. A CDL and related training are preferred, with opportunities to advance through Oncor’s Lineman Training Program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class A CDL license required.
• 4+ years of related distribution utility construction experience encouraged to apply.
• Linemen school certificate/degree encouraged to apply.
• Associate degree in electrical technology encouraged.

Responsibilities

• On-call in scheduled rotation; overtime and 24-hour call-out required.
• Willingness to travel outside assigned district when needed.
• Work on wood poles, insulated platforms and bucket trucks with safety procedures.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds above head regularly.
• Live within 60 minutes of the service center, 30 minutes preferred.
• Comply with Code of Conduct and participate in local safety programs.
• Learn and follow Oncor’s Lineman Training Program.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Pole-climbing precision

Education

High school diploma / GED

Class A CDL

Linemen school cert/degree encouraged

Associate’s degree in electrical tech

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Pay Rate: $43.13 - $49.85
Relocation: No

About Us

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 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary
As an Apprentice, you will perform construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines and structures in accordance with Oncor’s construction standards manuals. All tasks are carried out under the direction of others and with the approval of the supervising authority. Work involves conductors and equipment energized at distribution voltages, utilizing approved protective equipment and tools.

This on-site position will have an assigned service territory within the Oncor Electric Delivery Company market and will be based out of our Hutto Service Center.

Attributes and Responsibilities

• Available to be on-call in the scheduled rotation; availability for overtime work and 24-hour call-out is required.
• Willingness to travel outside your assigned district when needed is required.
• Ability to work off wood poles, insulated platforms, and bucket trucks using approved safety practices and rules is required.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds above your head on a regular basis is required.
• The successful candidate will be expected to live within 60 minutes of the service center, with 30 minutes or less preferred.
• Expected to comply with the Code of Conduct at all times and to participate in local safety programs.
• Committed to Oncor’s Core Values and to learning and abiding by Oncor’s Safety Handbook.

Skills

• Basic computer skills, including software such as Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Outlook.
• Effective communication skills needed to perform in a team environment.
• Precision and strategic ability when climbing wooden poles.

Education and Experience

• Class A CDL driver’s license is required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• 4 or more years of related distribution utility construction work experience is encouraged to apply.
• Certificate or degree from an accredited lineman school is encouraged to apply.
• Associate’s degree in electrical technology or a related field is encouraged to apply.
• Ability to provide proof of successful lineman and safety training programs.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate the skills needed to advance in the Oncor Lineman Training Program within a reasonable time frame commensurate with proven work experience and abilities.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2025) 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.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.