Journeyman Lineman

Journeyman Lineman

Office Location

Gonzales Office

825 E Sarah DeWitt Dr

Gonzales, Texas 78629

What We Are Looking For

GVEC is looking to hire you for the position of Journeyman Lineman to deliver the unexpected with a willingness to continuously develop yourself, your department and our organization. As a Journeyman Lineman, you will help perform service line work, construction, retirement and maintenance in hazardous and non-hazardous conditions in a designated area.

Your Pay

The minimum starting pay for this role is $48.00/hr plus bonuses that are tied to a multitude of organizational benchmarks set forth annually. Pay will be determined by skills, qualifications and experience.

How You’ll Help

- Install, maintain and repair electrical power systems to include overhead and underground lines

- Erect and maintain poles, towers and guy wires

- Install transformers, circuit breakers, switches and other electrical equipment

- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations

- Perform routine testing and inspections to identify potential issues before they become major problems

- Diagnose and repair electrical faults in power lines and equipment

- Respond to power outages and emergencies, working in various weather conditions to restore service

- Prepare reports on maintenance activities, outages and repair

- Work with high-voltage electricity in both overhead and underground environments

- Service residential, commercial and industrial members

- Ensure the reliability and safety of the electrical grid

- Perform tasks in compliance with safety regulations and industry standards

- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues efficiently

- Operate specialized tools and equipment for line work

- Provide training and guidance to apprentices and less experienced linemen

- Maintain accurate records of work performed, including materials used and time spent on each task

- Use computerized systems to track and manage work orders

Experience/Skills You’ll Need

- Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment to include the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear

- Collaborate effectively with linemen, electricians and utility workers to ensure timely and efficient project completion

Preferred Experience/Skills

- Must either produce training certificates demonstrating successful completion of Lineman Training Program and/or successfully complete the GVEC Apprenticeship Program during employment

- Must be a self-motivated individual with a good attitude and safe work ethics

- Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of start date

- Demonstrates ability to effectively evaluate and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

- Team player with the resolve to provide and take constructive criticism that helps evolve the team

- Ideal candidate must be able to work under adverse conditions, handle temperature extremes and be willing to work overtime as well as in urgent situations as needed

- Requires that residence be within 25 minutes of the reporting office within 12 months of start date

Our Purpose and Culture

GVEC proudly provides Electric, Internet, HVAC, Solar and Battery Storage, and Electrician services in and around South-Central Texas. We have high expectations for our team members and in turn, support them with an excellent total rewards package and advancement opportunities. We want people who offer talent, a positive attitude, creative ideas and strong work ethic to deliver unexpected results.

We are a team of high achievers who hold each other accountable in exceeding our customers’ expectations and empowering the communities we serve. That accountability culture is what has helped us build an environment of honesty, teamwork and support, resulting in employees surrounded by coworkers who are dependable. We focus on accomplishing our goals with an outward mindset: being mindful of how our work and actions impact others, as well as seeing people for who they are and the unique value their perspective brings to us as a whole.

Your Benefits

- Medical Plans

- 10% 401K Match

- Financial Incentives and Rewards

- Wellness Program

- Paid Vacation

- Paid Holidays

- Employee Development

- Community Impact

- Work-Life Balance

Application Deadline: January 19, 2026

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