Journeyman Lineman​/Crew Foreman

Journeyman Lineman / Crew Foreman

Electric Distribution — San Antonio Metro / South-Central Texas

Location:

San Antonio metro area, serving the South-Central Texas region

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Pay Range: $55–$60 per hour, based on experience, plus overtime opportunities

About the Role

We're building a brand-new electric distribution crew from the ground up, and we're looking for a Crew Foreman to help set the standard from day one. This is a rare opportunity to join at the start of something new: you won't be stepping into an established team with fixed routines, you'll be shaping how this crew operates, trains, and grows.

This role leads a four-person crew (two Journeyman Linemen and two Utility Ground workers) performing overhead electric distribution construction, maintenance, and storm restoration work for utility clients across South-Central Texas. As the first hire on this crew, you'll play a direct role in setting the safety culture, work standards, and team dynamic that future crews will be built on.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily crew activities, including tailboards, job briefings, and hazard assessments before work begins

• Direct and coordinate the construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of overhead electric distribution systems

• Coordinate distribution switching to maintain reliability for utility customers

• Operate and oversee the use of aerial equipment, pole-setting machinery, and other distribution construction equipment

• Mentor and develop Journeyman Linemen and Ground workers, supporting their growth through an apprenticeship pathway aligned with Department of Labor standards

• Respond to storm restoration and mutual aid calls, including occasional travel to support utility partners during major outage events

• Maintain compliance with client utility construction standards, safety requirements, and specifications

• Communicate crew performance, operational needs, and development opportunities to leadership

• Operate company-provided vehicles in line with applicable federal, state, and local regulations

• Maintain professionalism and represent the company well in all interactions with utility clients and the public

What You Bring

• Department of Labor Journeyman Lineman certification in distribution, OR significant hands-on experience in electric distribution work

• Experience leading or mentoring crew members in a field environment

• Working knowledge of overhead distribution construction, switching procedures, and safety protocols

• A valid Class A CDL

• Ability to pass a DOT physical, drug screening, and background check

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong communication skills and the ability to represent the company professionally with clients and the public

• A genuine interest in mentoring others and building a strong safety culture, not just completing tasks

A Note on Experience

We know great candidates come from different paths. While this role typically calls for around seven years of journeyman-level experience, we're open to candidates with less tenure who bring strong technical competency, sound judgment, and a track record of picking things up quickly. What matters most is the ability to lead safely and represent the company well in front of clients.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $55–$60 per hour, based on experience

• Schedule generally follows a standard 40-hour work week, aligned with the operating hours of the utility client being served (commonly 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, or four 10-hour days, depending on the client)

• Overtime opportunities available for storm restoration, mutual aid response, and client-driven project timelines

• A company vehicle is provided for all work-related travel; a personal vehicle is never required for job duties

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (employer paid)

• HSA with employer contribution

• 401(k) with employer match

• Per diem for eligible travel

Travel

Most work is local to the San Antonio metro area and South-Central Texas region, generally within about an hour and a half of the home base (as far as the Austin area). Additional travel may be required for storm restoration and mutual aid support during major weather…