Description
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
Join KGI Utility Solutions
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.
What You'll Do
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, TripSavers, 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
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Experience
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, TripSavers, and sectionalizing equipment
Underground troubleshooting and fault locating
Distribution automation and grid modernization
Storm restoration and mutual aid
Apprentice and groundman mentorship
Work Environment
This is a hands-on field position supporting electric utility operations throughout South-Central Texas.
Journeyman Linemen must be able to:
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
Why KGI Utility Solutions?
At KGI Utility Solutions, experienced lineworkers are an important part of building a safe, dependableelectric utility operation.
Our benefits include:
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
Apply Today
If you're a Journeyman Lineman with electric utility distribution experience and you're looking for your next opportunity in South-Central Texas, apply today.
