2025-2026 Electrician Transmission Lineman Program (ESAW)

Salary Range:  $47,824 - $93,703
Relocation:  No
Work Environment: On-Site
Location: May include by not limited to Dallas-Fort Worth, Odessa, Waco-Temple-Taylor, Tyler-Lufkin

About Us 

Oncor Electric Delivery is the sixth largest electric transmission and distribution utility in the country, serving ten million customers in 400+ cities across Texas. Oncor is leading the way in providing superior reliability while deploying one of the most advanced utility technology platforms in the nation. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to responsible environmental stewardship, while working passionately to empower our customers’ modern lives through the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity.

Summary

Performs the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment, wiring, and structures to maintain a maximum level of system reliability to the bulk system and the distribution high voltage substation system.

Key Roles & Responsibilities    

This position includes, but is not limited to the following duties:

• Install, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution circuit breakers, synchronous condensers, transformers, air/load break switches, switchboards, foundations, structures, buses, controls, conduit systems, switchgear and other electrical and electronic equipment.

• Analyze and correct malfunctions of all types of electrical and electronic equipment.

• Perform work near or on energized equipment using live line tools, rubber gloves, or approved bare hand techniques.

• Operate and maintain various types of line switches.  May perform switching and tagging orders to clear equipment for Transmission Grid Controllers.

• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

This entry-level position requires the successful candidate to:

• Meet expectations on the job and in the scholastic program, obtaining at least a grade C or better in all subjects.


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  Demonstrate continued progress in the Transmission Progression program.

  
  


• Work a regular full-time schedule.


• Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Electrical Lineworker & Management Technology 2-year Associates Degree is required.


• Obtain a CDL within the first year of employment.


• Possess basic mechanical skills


• Success will be defined by job performance and grades in the degree program.


• The successful candidate should live in close proximity to the primary work location Transmission office.