Utilities Line Technician

Job Title

Utilities Line Technician

Texas A&M University Department Utilities & Energy Services

College Station, Texas

Staff

Utilities & Energy Services in the Division of Operations includes over 240 staff members with varied backgrounds and interests. Our goal is to be a world class leader in the production, delivery, and management of utilities and energy services, fostering a culture of excellence while effectively stewarding university resources and the environment.

• Install, maintain, test, and repair overhead and underground high‑voltage electrical distribution systems, including cables, transformers, switch gear, and related equipment.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Assist and train in core tasks or independently perform complex work, oversee projects, and lead crews in planning, scheduling, and safe execution of operations.
• Collaborate and adhere to safety standards and develop technical skills in the line technician trade.

Master Utilities Line Technician: Requires high school or equivalent, 7 years of experience in overhead and underground electrical distribution system maintenance and operation, responsible for installing and servicing high voltage distribution systems, valid Class B drivers license or ability to obtain within 6 months. Pay Range: $36.06 to $54.87.

Senior Utilities Line Technician: Requires high school or equivalent, 5 years of experience in overhead and underground electrical distribution system maintenance and operation, responsible for installing and servicing high voltage distribution systems, valid Class B drivers license or ability to obtain within 6 months. Pay Range: $32.70 to $49.75.

Utilities Line Technician: Requires high school or equivalent, 3 years of experience in overhead and underground electrical distribution system maintenance and operation, responsible for installing and servicing high voltage distribution systems, valid Class B drivers license or ability to obtain within 6 months. Pay Range: $26.64 to $40.53.

Utilities Line Technician Assistant: Requires high school or equivalent, 1 year of related experience in general electrical, or electronics, under supervision, receives training and assists in installing and maintaining high voltage distribution systems, valid Class B drivers license or ability to obtain within 6 months. Pay Range: $21.59 to $32.85.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Free Linked In Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.