Journeyman Lineman

Journeyman Lineman – Electric Utility Distribution $45-$50/hr + Overtime and Per Diem for qualifying work

Location:

Selma / San Antonio / South-Central Texas

Company: KGI Utility Solutions

Employment Type:

Full-Time / with advancement opportunities

Industry: Electric Utility Distribution

Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision

KGI Utility Solutions is hiring an experienced Journeyman Lineman to support electric utility distribution construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, switching, and storm restoration throughout South-Central Texas.

This is an electric utility distribution position — not telecommunications.

We are looking for a safety-focused journeyman with hands-on experience working overhead and underground distribution systems, energized lines, transformers, switching equipment, and utility construction equipment.

As a Journeyman Lineman with KGI Utility Solutions, you will:

• Build, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair overhead and underground electric distribution systems
• Perform energized line work in accordance with KGI and client safety procedures
• Perform distribution switching operations safely and accurately
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot transformers, reclosers, Trip Savers, regulators, capacitors, sectionalizing equipment, and associated distribution equipment
• Perform pole changeouts, framing, conductor installation, service work, and distribution system upgrades
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, backyard machines, and other electric utility equipment
• Troubleshoot outages and assist with fault isolation and power restoration
• Support emergency response, storm restoration, and mutual-aid assignments
• Conduct job briefings, tailboards, and hazard assessments before beginning work
• Follow utility construction standards, specifications, and safe-work practices
• Inspect and properly maintain tools, PPE, vehicles, and utility equipment
• Help train, mentor, and develop apprentice linemen and groundmen
• Represent KGI Utility Solutions professionally when working with customers and utility clients

• DOL Journeyman Lineman Certification
• Successful completion of a Department of Labor-approved Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship program
• Minimum 3+ years of electric utility distribution experience as a Journeyman Lineman
• Experience performing energized electric distribution work
• Experience with overhead distribution construction and maintenance
• Valid Texas Class A CDL with clean MVR
• Valid DOT Medical Certificate
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret electric utility construction standards and switching procedures
• Ability to safely operate utility line equipment and vehicles
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening and fit-for-duty requirements

We're especially interested in candidates with experience in:

• Overhead and underground electric distribution
• Municipal, cooperative, or investor-owned utility systems
• Hot-line / energized work methods
• Distribution switching
• Transformer installation and troubleshooting
• Reclosers, regulators, capacitors, Trip Savers, and sectionalizing equipment
• Underground troubleshooting and fault locating
• Distribution automation and grid modernization
• Storm restoration and mutual aid
• Apprentice and groundman mentorship

This is a hands-on field position supporting electric utility operations throughout South-Central Texas.

• Work outdoors in heat, humidity, rain, and storm conditions
• Climb poles and work safely from elevated positions and aerial devices
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds
• Work around energized electric distribution equipment
• Travel throughout the South-Central Texas region as needed
• Respond to storm restoration and emergency call-outs
• Work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays when required
• Successfully complete annual hurt-man rescue and required safety training
• Wear and properly use all required PPE and safety equipment

At KGI Utility Solutions, experienced line workers are an important part of building a safe, dependableelectric utility operation.

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Per diem for qualifying work
• Optional Life and Disability coverage
• Ongoing safety and technical training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Storm restoration and emergency response opportunities
• A growing electric utility organization where experienced linemen can make an impact