Lead Lineman & Field Crew Trainer

Central Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Llano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to perform maintenance and construction of overhead and underground distribution lines, transformers and meters.

The role requires safe operation of line trucks, trenchers, boom trucks, and related equipment and strict adherence to industry standards. Responsibilities include mentoring apprentices, investigating outages, restoring service during storms, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Journeyman Lineman certification; CPR/First Aid certification.
• Eight to ten years of electric utility distribution experience.
• Knowledge of RUS, NEC, NESC and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate line trucks, trenchers, boom trucks and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery and continue duties of Apprentice 1–4.
• Safely construct, repair, and maintain electric distribution lines and equipment.
• Investigate outages and locate causes of power failures.
• Install underground cables, meters, transformers and pads.
• Assist in digging, tamping, and loading poles; supervise crew when needed.

Skills

Texas CDL (Class A)

English communication

Pole climbing

Operate heavy equipment

Walk uneven terrain

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Lineman certification

Advanced lineman training/certification

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger trucks

Boom trucks

Underground trencher

iPad / computer

Job description

Central Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Lineman to perform maintenance and construction of overhead and underground distribution lines, transformers and meters.

The role requires safe operation of line trucks, trenchers, boom trucks, and related equipment and strict adherence to industry standards. Responsibilities include mentoring apprentices, investigating outages, restoring service during storms, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.