Field Power Line Technician – Transmission & Substation

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland's GP&L division seeks a skilled lineman to build and maintain reliable electric service across transmission, distribution, substations and lighting systems, including overhead and underground lines.

The role also involves installing, removing and maintaining transmission, distribution, substation and service line equipment, with on-call standby after hours and occasional travel to remote facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 1-2 years related experience; or lineman college certification.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace distribution power lines between generating stations, substations and customers/owners.
• Build and maintain transmission/distribution/substation electric system facilities.
• Identify, diagnose and repair system disturbances and abnormalities.
• Prepare service requests to identify locations and/or causes of malfunctions or problems.
• Attend on-site and off-site safety training classes.
• Standby duties and callout assistance after regular working hours.
• Occasional travel to remote system facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lineman College certification

Tools

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Job description

City of Garland's GP&L division seeks a skilled lineman to build and maintain reliable electric service across transmission, distribution, substations and lighting systems, including overhead and underground lines.

The role also involves installing, removing and maintaining transmission, distribution, substation and service line equipment, with on-call standby after hours and occasional travel to remote facilities.