NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Lineworker
San Marcos, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$38.72/hr - $48.40/hrNEOGOV is looking for a Lineworker to support the reliability and safety of the City’s electric utility infrastructure. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing line equipment and responding to outages, ensuring uninterrupted service for customers.
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Responsibilities
Provide hands-on training and mentorship to Helpers and Apprentices, promoting safe and proficient work practices in pole climbing, line construction, framing techniques, and transformer connections
Install, remove, inspect, repair, and maintain overhead and underground electrical lines and associated equipment to ensure reliable service delivery
Locate and mark underground utility lines to support safe excavation and construction activities
Perform switching operations on primary feeders and substation equipment to support system reliability and maintenance
Identify and troubleshoot line issues, including faulty transformers and service disruptions, ensuring timely and effective resolution
Connect residential and commercial electrical services, ensuring compliance with safety standards and service requirements
Support electric service restoration efforts, including:
Troubleshooting and resolving unplanned outages
Participating in safe and timely power restoration
Communicating with customers regarding outages, complaints, and potential hazards
Install substation breakers and connections, and lead substation switching operations as needed
Operate and maintain specialized equipment, including line trucks, aerial lifts, digger trucks, chipper trucks, and pulling equipment; perform routine vehicle maintenance and minor repairs
Generate and execute power transformer and substation switching orders, ensuring safe and accurate system operations
Oversee supplemental contract labor and construction teams, ensuring work is completed according to standards and timelines
Participate in on-call rotations or respond to after-hours needs as required to support continuous service availability
Perform other related duties as assigned, contributing to the overall reliability and effectiveness of utility operations, including all responsibilities associated, with Lineworker Helper and Apprentice I–IV roles
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have completed the SMTXU Apprentice program, or equivalent
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class (A) Commercial Driver's License with a standard vehicle or obtain one within 90 days of employment, if from out of state
Must be able to lawfully report to duty within 1 hour
Must respond to calls for assistance with power outages on nights and weekends within one hour
Must live within one (1) hour of the City limits of San Marcos as determined by google maps
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
City paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation
Sick Leave
Holidays
Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Activity Center Membership
Direct Deposit
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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