Journeyman Lineman

Northwest Iowa Community College; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision

Per diem for qualifying work

401(k) with employer match

HSA with employer contribution

Ongoing safety and technical training

Opportunities for advancement

Storm restoration and emergency响应

Job summary

KGI Utility Solutions is hiring an experienced Journeyman Lineman to support electric utility distribution construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, switching, and storm restoration throughout South-Central Texas.

This hands-on field position requires experience with overhead and underground systems, energized lines, and utility equipment. You will train apprentices and represent the company professionally with customers and utility clients.

Qualifications

• DOL Journeyman Lineman Certification required.
• Completion of a DOL-approved Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3+ years of electric utility distribution experience.
• Experience with energized distribution work.
• Valid Texas Class A CDL with clean MVR.
• Valid DOT Medical Certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret electric utility standards and switching procedures.
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening and fit-for-duty requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Perform energized line work in accordance with safety procedures.
• Perform distribution switching operations safely and accurately.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot transformers, reclosers, regulators, and related equipment.
• Conduct pole changeouts, conductor installation, and system upgrades.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot outages and assist with power restoration.
• Support storm restoration and mutual-aid assignments.
• Conduct job briefings, tailboards, and hazard assessments.
• Follow construction standards and safe-work practices.
• Inspect tools, PPE, vehicles, and equipment; mentor apprentices.

Skills

Overhead distribution

Underground distribution

Energized line work

Safety training

Reading standards

Pre-employment screening

Team mentoring

OT/Nights/Weekends

Education

DOL Journeyman Lineman Certification

Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Texas CDL Class A

DOT Medical Certificate

Job description

Journeyman Lineman – Electric Utility Distribution $45-$50/hr + Overtime and Per Diem for qualifying work

Location: Selma / San Antonio / South-Central Texas

Company: KGI Utility Solutions

Employment Type: Full-Time / with advancement opportunities

Industry: Electric Utility Distribution

Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision

KGI Utility Solutions is hiring an experienced Journeyman Lineman to support electric utility distribution construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, switching, and storm restoration throughout South-Central Texas.

This is an electric utility distribution position — not telecommunications.

We are looking for a safety-focused journeyman with hands-on experience working overhead and underground distribution systems, energized lines, transformers, switching equipment, and utility construction equipment.

What You'll Do

As a Journeyman Lineman with KGI Utility Solutions, you will:

• Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair overhead and underground electric distribution systems
• Perform energized line work in accordance with KGI and client safety procedures
• Perform distribution switching operations safely and accurately
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot transformers, reclosers, TripSavers, regulators, capacitors, sectionalizing equipment, and associated distribution equipment
• Perform pole changeouts, framing, conductor installation, service work, and distribution system upgrades
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, backyard machines, and other electric utility equipment
• Troubleshoot outages and assist with fault isolation and power restoration
• Support emergency response, storm restoration, and mutual-aid assignments
• Conduct job briefings, tailboards, and hazard assessments before beginning work
• Follow utility construction standards, specifications, and safe-work practices
• Inspect and properly maintain tools, PPE, vehicles, and utility equipment
• Help train, mentor, and develop apprentice linemen and groundmen
• Represent KGI Utility Solutions professionally when working with customers and utility clients

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• DOL Journeyman Lineman Certification
• Successful completion of a Department of Labor-approved Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship program
• Minimum 3+ years of electric utility distribution experience as a Journeyman Lineman
• Experience performing energized electric distribution work
• Experience with overhead distribution construction and maintenance
• Valid Texas Class A CDL with clean MVR
• Valid DOT Medical Certificate
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret electric utility construction standards and switching procedures
• Ability to safely operate utility line equipment and vehicles
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening and fit-for-duty requirements

Preferred Experience

We're especially interested in candidates with experience in:

• Overhead and underground electric distribution
• Municipal, cooperative, or investor-owned utility systems
• Hot-line / energized work methods
• Distribution switching
• Transformer installation and troubleshooting
• Reclosers, regulators, capacitors, TripSavers, and sectionalizing equipment
• Underground troubleshooting and fault locating
• Distribution automation and grid modernization
• Storm restoration and mutual aid
• Apprentice and groundman mentorship

Work Environment

This is a hands-on field position supporting electric utility operations throughout South-Central Texas.

Journeyman Linemen must be able to:

• Work outdoors in heat, humidity, rain, and storm conditions
• Climb poles and work safely from elevated positions and aerial devices
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds
• Work around energized electric distribution equipment
• Travel throughout the South-Central Texas region as needed
• Respond to storm restoration and emergency call-outs
• Work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays when required
• Successfully complete annual hurt-man rescue and required safety training
• Wear and properly use all required PPE and safety equipment

Why KGI Utility Solutions?

At KGI Utility Solutions, experienced lineworkers are an important part of building a safe, dependableelectric utility operation.

Our benefits include:

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Per diem for qualifying work
• Optional Life and Disability coverage
• Ongoing safety and technical training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Storm restoration and emergency response opportunities
• A growing electric utility organization where experienced linemen can make an impact