First Class Lineman

The First Class Lineman is responsible for performing electrical installation, maintenance and service activities while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with state and national electrical codes. This role focuses on delivering high-quality electrical solutions, maintaining accurate job documentation and material accountability and providing expert guidance to members to support safe and reliable electrical systems. The position plays a key role in identifying hazardous conditions, promoting safe work practices and maintaining regulatory compliance while ensuring customer satisfaction. Partners closely with the Manager of Customer Electrical Services, cooperative members and internal teams to support dependable electrical operations, uphold safety standards and deliver exceptional service.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience as an Apprentice Electrician required; An additional two years of experience in electrical wiring may be substituted for vocational/technical education.
• Must have or acquire working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) regulations and guidelines and the regulations contained in the Cooperative safety manual.
• Valid Texas Driver License with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and ability to obtain Commercial Driver's license.
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• May be required to drive a cooperative vehicle.

Typical Duties

• Performs electrical installation and maintenance activities and makes decisions at the job site as to wiring methods and materials to complete the job in compliance with state and national electrical codes and to the member's satisfaction.
• Provides effective and efficient advice, assistance and service to the members and consumers to assist them in achieving a safe and efficient electrical operating system.
• Informs the Manager of Customer Electrical Services of conditions which are unsafe or prevent the proper operation of completed installations so that the Cooperative can assist consumers in correcting hazardous conditions.
• Prepares time and material reports as required to allow for proper billing.
• Maintains, accounts for and reconciles material inventories for assigned jobs to help assure that proper materials inventories are available as needed.
• Makes frequent checks of tools and protective equipment and attends and participates in safety meetings to become aware of safety rules and regulations and to help assure that safe working practices are followed and a safe working environment exists for the individual, fellow employees and consumers.
• Keeps fully informed of established state and national electrical codes and keeps up to date on required testing and licensing to assure that the Cooperative is meeting the necessary regulations and requirements.
• Has working knowledge and is accountable for adhering to the bucket/digger and PPE weight limitations.
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, education verification and drug test.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, with salary requirements, via our career portal on our website at or contact us directly at (210) 679-4879 with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V