About This Position
Under direct supervision, this position participates in the Austin Energy (AE) Apprenticeship Program and performs apprentice-level lineworker tasks specializing in the Distribution, Network, or Transmission craft.
Job Description:
Purpose:
Under direct supervision, this position participates in the Austin Energy (AE) Apprenticeship Program and performs apprentice-level lineworker tasks specializing in the Distribution, Network, or Transmission craft.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Participates in On-the-Job Training (OJT), attends classroom instruction, and helps maintain records to document progression in the Apprenticeship Program.
- Climbs utility poles and structures, uses approved hand and powered tools, compression tools, and drives various electric utility vehicles to assist with trouble call response, construction, and maintenance of AE’s electrical transmission, network, or distribution system.
- Assists with preparing electrical equipment, tools, materials, cables, and conductors for use on AE’s electrical transmission, network, or distribution system.
- Assists with inventory of vehicles for proper material stock, tools, and equipment.
- Performs inspections on electric utility vehicles per applicable standards.
- Responds to on-call, emergency call back, and after hour outages due to weather-related events or system disturbances.
- Assists with the installation, framing, construction, and maintenance of structures, hardware, and equipment on AE’s overhead and underground electrical distribution system, network distribution system, or transmission system, according to AE’s standards and work practices.
- Assists with setting up and operating electric utility aerial equipment (i.e. cranes, boom trucks, digger derricks, bucket trucks, etc.) and other equipment (i.e. wire tensioner/puller, cable reel truck, cable trailer, wire trailer, skid-steer loader, bulldozer, backhoe, and forklift).
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of AE and COA practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of AE and OSHA safety rules, regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of AE standards and work practices associated with each craft.
- Knowledge of AE, COA, and/or State of Texas requirements for vehicle inspections.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in operating computers and related software applications.
- Skill in setting up and operating electric utility aerial equipment.
- Skill in properly using, inspecting, maintaining, and safely storing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and PPD IPD (Personal Insulating Protective Devices).
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
- Ability to climb poles and structures to various heights (Distribution and Network – up to 80 ft, Transmission – up to 250 ft), following AE and OSHA guidelines for personal fall arrest systems.
- Ability to climb ladders, work in enclosed spaces, and work as an enclosed space attendant (confined spaces for the Network craft).
- Ability to use necessary air monitoring equipment prior to entering enclosed or confined spaces.
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills obtained from training in the classroom and on the job.
- Ability to read and understand written instructions, technical manuals, blueprints, sketches, and drawings.
- Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards in the COA Driver Safety Program.
- Ability to respond, within defined timeframes, to on-call, emergency call back, and after-hour outages due to weather related events or system disturbances.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with City employees, customers, and the public.
- Ability to properly inspect and safely use various hand and powered tools, equipment, and materials.
- Ability to perform strenuous work in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions, changes in priorities, and rotating shifts as assigned.
- Ability to lift, carry, and manipulate equipment and supplies weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Ability to maintain physical strength, endurance, and agility standards specific to the job function.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment.
- Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to perform continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting materials, and indoor activity.
- Ability to wear required PPE.
- Ability to pass and maintain functional capacity requirements specific to the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of the Austin Energy Climbing School
- Experience performing apprentice-level Underground electrical work
- Experience effectively communicating verbally and in writing with management and customer
Notes to Candidate:
This position is located in Austin Energy and is under general supervision. This position participates in Austin Energy Apprenticeship Program-level Network and Line workers tasks. Responds to emergency calls during non-regular hours. Under close supervision, perform apprentice level tasks to assist in installation and maintenance of electrical service.
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.
Employment Application:
- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
- Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
- Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
IF YOU ARE SELECTED AS A TOP CANDIDATE:
- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
- If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
- This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Good Standing Employees:
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included
in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Applicants must possess and maintain the CDL required for the position in accordance with applicable Texas and federal requirements. Federal eligibility requirements for certain non-domiciled CDLs changed effective March 16, 2026. Applicants
holding a non-domiciled CDL should review current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements and Texas Department of Public Safety CDL License requirements.
Assessment:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.
Pay Range: Commensurate
Location/Hours: 4411-B Meinardus Drive, Austin, TX 78758
Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This position is considered “essential” which may require you to work outside of normal business hours.
Work Schedule:
This position is designated as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin and may be required to work during emergencies, severe weather, or other operational needs, including when not regularly scheduled.
- Work hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call assignments, call back, and additional hours outside the regular schedule.
- Shifts may change based on departmental or business needs.
- This position is eligible for on-call and call back pay, as applicable.
- Employees are required to follow all applicable City policies, procedures, and work rules related to on-call and call back assignments.
Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 pm the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.
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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
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