2026-2027 Electrician Transmission Lineman Program (ESAW)

Salary Range:  $49,498-96,983
Relocation:  No
Work Environment: On-Site
Location: May include by not limited to Dallas-Fort Worth, Odessa, Waco-Temple-Taylor, Tyler-Lufkin

About Us 

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4.1 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary

Performs the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment, wiring, and structures to maintain a maximum level of system reliability to the bulk system and the distribution high voltage substation system.

Key Roles & Responsibilities    

This position includes, but is not limited to the following duties:

• Install, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution circuit breakers, synchronous condensers, transformers, air/load break switches, switchboards, foundations, structures, buses, controls, conduit systems, switchgear and other electrical and electronic equipment.

• Analyze and correct malfunctions of all types of electrical and electronic equipment.

• Perform work near or on energized equipment using live line tools, rubber gloves, or approved bare hand techniques.

• Operate and maintain various types of line switches.  May perform switching and tagging orders to clear equipment for Transmission Grid Controllers.

• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

This entry-level position requires the successful candidate to:

• Meet expectations on the job and in the scholastic program, obtaining at least a grade C or better in all subjects.

• Demonstrate continued progress in the Transmission Progression program.

• Work a regular full-time schedule.
• Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Electrical Lineworker & Management Technology 2-year Associates Degree is required.
• Obtain a CDL within the first year of employment.
• Possess basic mechanical skills
• Success will be defined by job performance and grades in the degree program.
• The successful candidate should live in close proximity to the primary work location Transmission office.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.