Traveling Journeyman Lineman – Overhead & Underground Power

RES; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RES is hiring for a Journeyman Lineman to maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical transmission, distribution, and substation systems. The role involves operating heavy equipment, setting poles, and wiring while traveling as needed.

You will work under Foreman or Superintendent, participate in safety meetings, and contribute to apprentice development. CDL preferred and 5 years journeyman experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program and journeyman lineman status (min 5 years).
• Journeyman Lineman Card or verifiable work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of overhead/underground electric transmission, distribution and substation systems.
• Operate heavy and light equipment (digger derricks, aerial lifts, backhoes).
• Digs holes/trenches, sets poles, climbs poles, strings wire, tests equipment.
• Locates underground cable per customer requests.
• Work on energized and de-energized systems.
• Assist in training Apprentice Linemen and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Equipment operation

Pole setting

Safety compliance

Underground/overhead wiring

Sticking and gloving

Travel willingness

Education

Accredited apprenticeship program

Job description

RES is hiring for a Journeyman Lineman to maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical transmission, distribution, and substation systems. The role involves operating heavy equipment, setting poles, and wiring while traveling as needed.

You will work under Foreman or Superintendent, participate in safety meetings, and contribute to apprentice development. CDL preferred and 5 years journeyman experience are expected.