Journeyman Lineman

Journeyman Lineman

Location:
 Texas: Remote - Travel

Employment Type:
 Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Journeyman Lineman to support transmission, distribution, and substation construction projects throughout the state of Texas. This is a remote role with statewide field travel. The Journeyman Lineman will be responsible for safely constructing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage systems, including overhead lines, underground circuits, and substation equipment.

This position requires strong lineman-level skills, a proven safety record, and the ability to operate independently. Candidates who have an existing crew are highly preferred, but individual applicants will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair transmission and distribution powerlines.
• Build and modify substation infrastructure, including bus work, foundations, grounding grids, and associated equipment.
• Set, frame, and retire poles, crossarms, insulators, and conductor systems.
• Install and replace transformers, switches, regulators, reclosers, and sectionalizers.
• Perform energized and de-energized work on T&D infrastructure following OSHA and NESC standards.
• Operate equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and cranes.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings, staking sheets, and construction blueprints.
• Complete documentation, job site reporting, material tracking, and tailboard meetings.
• Train, mentor, and assist apprentices and groundsmen as required.
• Travel within Texas to various project assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Journeyman Lineman (required).
• 5+ years of experience working on transmission, distribution, and/or substation construction projects.
• Valid Class A CDL (required).
• Demonstrated experience with overhead and underground 4kV–500kV systems.
• Strong understanding of energized work procedures and PPE practices.
• Ability to work safely at heights, in confined spaces, and in variable weather.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing lineman crew available to mobilize (preferred, not required).
• Experience with utility contractor environments or EPC/CM firms.
• Storm restoration and emergency response experience.
• OSHA 10/30 or other applicable safety credentials.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Must reside in Texas and be willing to travel statewide.
• Overtime, after-hours, weekend, and storm response opportunities may be required.
• Physical work environment includes climbing, lifting, rigging, and heavy equipment operation.

Why Join Us?

• Remote flexibility + consistent project travel
• Steady pipeline of T&D and substation work across Texas
• Opportunity to bring or lead a crew
• Strong safety culture and field support