Journeyman Electrician & Team Lead – Power Distribution

Pedernales Electric Cooperative; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,481 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

Pedernales Electric Cooperative in Kyle, TX, is seeking a Journeyworker to join the transmission and distribution team. The role covers operation, maintenance, construction and repair of electrical lines and substations in a demanding field environment.

The position requires leadership, safety discipline and the ability to train apprentices, with duties including outage investigation, line construction and emergency restoration. Competitive hourly pay applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of DOL Journeyworker program.
• Valid Texas Class A CDL is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of Apprentice 1–4 duties.
• Construct and maintain overhead and underground lines/equipment.
• Inspect primary/secondary power lines and substation equipment.
• Investigate trouble on lines and locate power outage causes.
• Lead and monitor job briefs and tailboard meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting power systems

Communication skills

Training apprentices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

DOL Journeyworker program completion

Valid Texas Class A CDL

Tools

Voltage testing equipment

Job description

Pedernales Electric Cooperative in Kyle, TX, is seeking a Journeyworker to join the transmission and distribution team. The role covers operation, maintenance, construction and repair of electrical lines and substations in a demanding field environment.

The position requires leadership, safety discipline and the ability to train apprentices, with duties including outage investigation, line construction and emergency restoration. Competitive hourly pay applies.