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First-Year Apprentice Lineman

GUADALUPE VALLEY ELECTRIC

Cuero, TXFull-time$25/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25/hr
Location
Cuero, TX
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class A CDL Within Six MonthsValid Texas Driver's License

Job overview

GVEC is hiring a First-Year Apprentice Lineman for entry-level line construction and advancement through its four-year apprenticeship program toward certified Lineman status. The role includes jobsite safety, equipment handling, rescue drills, testing, and training. Candidates must meet specified training or program-completion, driver’s license, CDL, and residence requirements. Starting pay is at least $25.00 per hour, with bonuses tied to organizational benchmarks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Defensive DrivingPersonal Protective EquipmentGVEC Construction SpecificationsJobsite SafetyEquipment HandlingPole-Top RescueBucket RescueComputer ProgramsDielectric TestingSelf-MotivationPositive AttitudePriority ManagementTeamworkConstructive FeedbackWorking in Adverse ConditionsOvertime Availability

Qualifications

Lineman Training or GVEC ApprenticeshipValid Texas Driver's LicenseClass a CDL Within Six MonthsResidence Within 25 Minutes

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

GVEC is looking to hire you for the position of First Year Apprentice Lineman to deliver the unexpected with a willingness to continuously develop yourself, your department and our organization. As a First Year Apprentice Lineman, you will be responsible for entry-level line construction while advancing through the four-year GVEC Apprenticeship Program to certified Lineman. Your Pay The minimum starting pay for this role is $25.00/hr plus bonuses that are tied to a multitude of organizational benchmarks set forth annually. Pay will be determined by skills, qualifications and experience. How Youll Help - Complete Defensive Driving for Utility Vehicles - Understand and demonstrate proficiency in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Become familiar with GVEC construction specifications and demonstrate proficiency - Install safety measures to protect the public on jobsites - Be proficient at loading and transporting poles and equipment safely - Complete pole top and bucket rescue drills - Become familiar with equipment/tools installed on jobsites - Become familiar with and use computer programs necessary for job completion - Basic office and computer knowledge - Assist in Di-electric testing of insulated buckets and digger trucks - Complete training classes or certifications as scheduled - Complete written and skills test for advancement in apprenticeship Experience/Skills Youll Need - Must either produce training certificates demonstrating successful completion of Lineman Training Program and/or successfully complete the GVEC Apprenticeship Program during employment - Must be a self-motivated individual with a good attitude and safe work ethics - Must have a valid Texas drivers license and be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of start date - Demonstrates ability to effectively evaluate and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - Team player with the resolve to provide and take constructive criticism that helps evolve the team - Ideal candidate must be able to work under adverse conditions, handle temperature extremes and be willing to work overtime as well as in urgent situations as needed - Requires that residence be within 25 minutes of the reporting office within 12 months of start date Our Purpose and Culture GVEC proudly provides Electric, Internet, HVAC, Solar and Battery Storage, and Electrician services in and around South-Central Texas. We have high expectations for our team members and in turn, support them with an excellent total rewards package and advancement opportunities. We want people who offer talent, a positive attitude, creative ideas and strong work ethic to deliver unexpected results. We are a team of high achievers who hold each other accountable in exceeding our customers expectations and empowering the communities we serve. That accountability culture is what has helped us build an environment of honesty, teamwork and support, resulting in employees surrounded by coworkers who are dependable. We focus on accomplishing our goals with an outward mindset: being mindful of how our work and actions impact others, as well as seeing people for who they are and the unique value their perspective brings to us as a whole. Your Benefits - Medical Plans - 10% 401K Match - Financial Incentives and Rewards - Wellness Program - Employee Development - Community Impact - Paid Vacation - Paid Holidays - Work-Life Balance

How this job compares

Set against the 486 open Lineman jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25/hr
  • US median$44–55/hr106 hourly ranges

This rate, $25/hr, is 50% below the US median midpoint ($50/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Lineman hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 63 open Lineman jobs in Texas and 486 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Lineman postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (314 postings).
Education
1 of the 486 open Lineman jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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