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Journeyman Lineman

Job in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas, 76240, USA
Listing for: FORCE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, General Labor, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN
At Force Electrical Services, we are seeking an exceptional individual who cultivate a positive, cohesive work environment and embrace teamwork.

This is a full-time Journeyman Lineman role with a primary work location in Gainesville, Texas. The primary responsibility of the Journeyman Lineman is to install, repair, and maintain high voltage power lines. In this role, the Journeyman Lineman will be required to work with other team members to complete projects on time while adhering to all safety regulations and using proper equipment.

Qualifications Completion of an accredited Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship program.

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a clean driving record

Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and practices as well as safety regulations and practices.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces and to lift up to 75 pounds.

Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain positive customer relationships.

Availability to work overtime and respond to emergency situations.

Willingness for Barehand/Live Line Training as well as Helicopter Training.

Must be able to conduct a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) as required.

Able to string, sag, clip, and dead-end conductors.

Ability to lead crew during on-call rotation.

Ability to interpret maps, specifications, staking sheets, and complex diagrams.

Ability to maintain records required for time worked and materials.

Ability to ascend and descend poles of all types to change out cross arms, transformers, and repair conductors, etc., as well as maintains current knowledge of equipment, and OSHA regulations.

Thorough knowledge of first-aid, safety rules, line materials and tools and their use.

Good judgment, safe work methods, and ability to work well with diverse groups of people.

Must perform Pole Top Rescue and Bucket Rescue.

Assist in training Apprentice Lineman.

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:401(k) & 401(k) matching

Dental / Health / Vision / Life insurance

Paid time off Supplemental schedule:

Evenings as needed

Extended hours

Nights as needed

Overtime

Emergency work

Travel

License/Certification:

CDL Class A (Required)

Work Location:

Primarily Gainsville Texas

ESSENTIAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS A. Ability to frequently work in heat and other weather conditions.

B. Frequently crouch, kneel, squat, climb.

C. Ability to lift, push, pull up to 75 lbsD. Frequently reach high and low places.

E. Ability to see, hear, balance, and review job sites.

F. Ability to stand and walk throughout workday.

G. Ability to use repetitive hand/arm/leg movements.

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
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