Apprentice 4 - 5

About Us

Summary

Attributes and Responsibilities

• Available to be on-call in the scheduled rotation, available for overtime work, and 24-hour call-out is required.
• Willing to travel outside your assigned district when needed is required.
• Able to work off wood poles, insulated platforms, and bucket trucks using approved safety practices and rules is required.
• Able to lift 75 pounds above his/her head on a regular basis is required.
• Successful candidate will be expected to live within 60 minutes of the service center with 30 minutes or less preferred.
• Expected to comply with the Code of Conduct at all times and shall participate in the local safety programs.
• Committed to the Oncor’s Core Values and to learning and abiding by Oncor’s Safety Handbook.
• Skills
• Basic computer skills with software such as, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Outlook.
• Effective communication skills needed to perform in a team environment.
• Precise and strategic when climbing wooden poles.
• Education and Experience
• Class A CDL driver's license is required.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• 4 plus years of related distribution utility construction work experience is encouraged to apply.
• Certificate or degree from an accredited lineman school is encouraged to apply.
• Associate's degree in electrical technology or related field is encouraged to apply.
• Able to provide proof of successful lineman and safety training programs.
• Successful candidate must demonstrate the skills needed to advance in the Oncor Lineman Training Program within a reasonable time frame commensurate with proven work experience and abilities.

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) 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.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills with software such as, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Outlook.
• Effective communication skills needed to perform in a team environment.
• Precise and strategic when climbing wooden poles.