Step 01. Pay
Austin Energy Lineman Pay and Salary Information
Lineman pay at Austin Energy is $77,717 per year. Austin Energy benefits plan including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy
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2026 current openings
Texas
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
Hiring for
Municipal utility · before you apply
Austin Energy is hiring linemen. Austin Energy providing low-cost reliable power to more than 500,000 customers and more than 1 million residents. Austin Energy is one of the largest publicly owned electric utilities in the nation.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at Austin Energy
Lineman apprentices at Austin Energy will be responsible for construction, maintenance and operations. Use shovels, sledge hammers and 90 lb jack hammers. Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner
Step 03. Journeyman
Austin Energy Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at Austin Energy Ability to walk, climb stairs and ladders, stand for prolonged periods of time, and access power plant, transmission facilities, and load resource facilities while wearing appropriate PPE. Ability to gain clearance for escorted and/or unescorted access for plant visits and inspections as needed
Step 04. Hiring
Austin Energy Lineman Job Hiring Process
Lineman at Austin Energy must have the Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Economics, Business, Finance, or related discipline, Experience in data analysis/analytics and working with large data sets/relational databases is Preferred.
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Step 01. Schools
Training programs that feed this market
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National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship
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- Pre-apprenticeship
- $399
Texas A&M Extension Service Lineman Academy
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- College Station
- $15,000
Kilgore College Lineman Program
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- Kilgore
- $4,050
Lamar Institute of Technology Lineman Program
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- Beaumont
- $1,700
Western Texas College Lineman Program
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- Snyder
- $5,400
Odessa College Lineman Program
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- Odessa
- $4,800
South Plains College Lineman Program
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- Levelland
- $1,200
Step 02. Unions
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