Step 01. Pay
CPS Energy Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average annual salary for a lineworker at CPS Energy is $65,900.
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2026 current openings
Texas
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
Hiring for
Municipal utility · before you apply
CPS Energy is hiring linemen. CPS Energy is the nation’s largest municipally owned natural gas and electric company, providing safe and affordable service to 821,000 electric and 347,000 natural gas customers in the Greater San Antonio area.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at CPS Energy
Lineworker apprentices at CPS Energy will experience with both sticking and gloving methods of work Apprentices will learn all aspects of Line work while completing on the job training (OJT) hours. Assist in the construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades. Operate heavy and light equipment including digger derricks, aerial lift devices, pulling and tensioning equipment, forklifts, dump trucks and various dirt equipment. Apprentice must, at all times, follow all safety policies and procedures
Step 03. Journeyman
CPS Energy Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at CPS Energy will work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities; drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.
Step 04. Hiring
CPS Energy Lineman Job Hiring Process
CPS Energy Lineman required High school diploma with Cdl, hand tools, gear, belt and maximum 3 years of working experience in this company.
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Step 01. Schools
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National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship
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South Plains College Lineman Program
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Step 02. Unions
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