
Apprentice 4 through Journeyman Lineman
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
DeSoto, TXApprenticeship$43.13–54.63/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
Oncor is hiring for Apprentice 4 through Journeyman Lineman roles based at its DeSoto Service Center, with an assigned service territory. The work involves constructing and maintaining overhead and underground distribution lines and structures, including work on energized equipment using approved protective equipment and tools. Journeyman Linemen also lead and train lower-classification employees. The posting lists a pay rate of $43.13–$54.63 and describes employee benefits.
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Description
Pay Rate: $43.13 - $54.63
Relocation: No
Must hold a Class A CDL driver's license
About Us
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.
Apprentice 4-6
Summary
As an Apprentice, you will perform construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines and structures in accordance with Oncor’s construction standards manuals. All tasks are carried out under the direction of others and with the approval of the supervising authority. Work involves conductors and equipment energized at distribution voltages, utilizing approved protective equipment and tools.
This on-site position will have an assigned service territory within the Oncor Electric Delivery Company market and will be based out of our Desoto Service Center.
Attributes and Responsibilities
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Available to be on-call in the scheduled rotation; availability for overtime work and 24-hour call-out is required.
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Willingness to travel outside your assigned district when needed is required.
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Ability to work off wood poles, insulated platforms, and bucket trucks using approved safety practices and rules is required.
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Ability to lift 75 pounds above your head on a regular basis is required.
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The successful candidate will be expected to live within 60 minutes of the service center, with 30 minutes or less preferred.
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Expected to comply with the Code of Conduct at all times and to participate in local safety programs.
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Committed to Oncor’s Core Values and to learning and abiding by Oncor’s Safety Handbook.
Skills
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Basic computer skills, including software such as Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Outlook.
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Effective communication skills needed to perform in a team environment.
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Precision and strategic ability when climbing wooden poles.
Education and Experience
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Class A CDL driver’s license is required.
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High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
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4 or more years of related distribution utility construction work experience is encouraged to apply.
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Certificate or degree from an accredited lineman school is encouraged to apply.
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Associate’s degree in electrical technology or a related field is encouraged to apply.
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Ability to provide proof of successful lineman and safety training programs.
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The successful candidate must demonstrate the skills needed to advance in the Oncor Lineman Training Program within a reasonable time frame commensurate with proven work experience and abilities.
Journeyman Lineman
Summary
As a Journeyman Lineman at Oncor, your duties include performing construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines and structures in accordance with Oncor Construction Standards Manuals. A Journeyman Lineman shall be proficient in all aspects of line work. Work is performed on conductors and equipment energized at distribution voltages using approved protective equipment. This person will be required to work from wood poles, ladders, and bucket trucks using approved safety practices and rules.
This on-site position will have an assigned service territory within the Oncor Electric Delivery Company market and will be based out of our Desoto Service Center.
Responsibilities & Attribute
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Provide leadership and training for employees in lower classifications. A Journeyman Lineman shall possess the skills and knowledge needed to lead a crew in the absence of a Crew Supervisor.
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Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions during both normal and extended working hours.
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Participate in the scheduled-on call rotation and be available for overtime work and 24 hour call out.
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Perform first responder duties when assigned to a service truck during normal working hours, after hours, and in the on-call rotation.
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Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure minimal downtime.
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Report to the assigned service center within 60 minutes, with 30 minutes or less preferred.
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Abide by all aspects of the Oncor Code of Conduct.
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Participate in local safety programs.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
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Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook.
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Strong communication skills to perform effectively in a team environment.
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Ability to maintain a positive and collaborative team attitude.
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Ability to consistently follow safety rules, procedures, and established work practices.
Education & Experience
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High School diploma, GED, or equivalent, and 4+ years of related distribution utility construction work experience is required.
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Must have a valid Texas Class A CDL.
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Applicants with a certificate or degree from an accredited lineman school or an associate’s degree in electrical technology are encouraged to apply.
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Ability to provide proof of successful lineman and safety training programs.
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Must be physically able to lift 75 pounds.
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Must be available for irregular schedules, overtime, and call out as needed.
Measures of Success
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A commitment to learn and abide by the Oncor Safety Handbook is required.
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Compliance with the Code of Conduct at all times.
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Consistent participation in local safety programs.
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Demonstrated commitment to Oncor Core Values.
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Personal responsibility for maintaining one's own safety and the safety of coworkers and the public.
Benefits
At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:
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Annual incentive program.
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Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
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Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
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401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
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401k match with student debt program.
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Cash balance pension plan.
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Adoption Assistance.
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Mental health resources.
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Employee resource groups.
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Tuition reimbursement.
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Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
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Paid parental leave.
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Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
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Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
How this job compares
Set against the 486 open Lineman jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$43.13–54.63/hr
- US median$44–55/hr106 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $48.88/hr, is 3% below the US median midpoint ($50/hr) — in the middle half 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.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- Pike Corporation25 open
- MasTec Advanced Technologies10 open
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative7 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Lineman postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (314 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 167 of the 486 open Lineman jobs (34%) ask for a high school diploma 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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