Patrolman I-IV

Salary Range:  $103,735 - $119,904
Close Date:  5/11/2026 at 3:00 pm  CST
Relocation offered:  Yes
**This position qualifies for the West Texas Adder**

About us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 144,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary

Under minimum supervision a Transmission Patrolman performs inspections, maintenance, trouble shooting, and repairs on Transmission/Distribution high voltage substations facilities and Transmission lines, on routine and emergency basis.

The scheduled hour of operation for this role are Monday- Thursday 6 am to 4:30 pm.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: 

• Performs routine operational tests, inspections, and adjustments on various substation equipment such as Load Tap Changer (LTCs), voltage regulators, cooling equipment, switches, circuit breakers, air compressors, motor operators, batteries, battery chargers, carrier equipment, emergency generators, etc.
• Routinely performs inspection/calibration of voltage regulators/LTC controls in an effort to maintain desired system voltage levels.
• Troubleshoots and repairs substation equipment utilizing manufacture instruction books / prints and station wiring schematics.
• Coordinates vegetation management in assigned substations, switchyards, and right-of-ways.
• Performs maintenance on equipment as assigned, such as replacing light bulbs and light fixtures,  Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) gas additions, nitrogen cylinder replacement, transformer fan replacement, air condition filter replacement, motor operator maintenance, perform operator signature test, perform transformer / regulator Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) test and oil filled equipment dielectric test.
• Records and corrects or reports any abnormal conditions to Transmission Grid Management (TGM) and the appropriate supervisor, and files a report on the findings.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of switching operations in routine as well as emergency situations.
• Utilizes proper switching and tagging procedures and understands switching capabilities of various types of substation/line equipment.
• Recognition of and root cause analysis of abnormal conditions to allow appropriate action to restore service on transmission lines and transmission/distribution substations.
• Performs various functions at transmission/distribution substations on a routine basis including reading meters, recording equipment temperatures, oil levels, SF6 gas pressures, hydraulic pressures, operation counters, equipment heater operation, repair oil leaks, correct and / or reports abnormal conditions to TGM and / or appropriate supervisor.
• Ensures good housekeeping of assigned substations and company vehicle.
• Recognizes conditions that could adversely affect service or result in equipment damage. Correct and report conditions to TGM and / or the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
• Successful candidate will need to live within the district boundaries.

 

Skills  

• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• The successful candidate will possess proficient computer skills particularly in programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Oncor specific programs.

 

 Education 

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• A valid Texas driver’s license is required.
• Candidates with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electricity/Electronics technology or equivalent military experience are encouraged to apply. 
• Applicant  who are qualified Switchman are encouraged to appy. 

 

Experience

• Patrolman I -  Applicants with greater than one (1) year of related work experience and completion of B1-B2 Required Skills Developments (RSDs) are encouraged to apply.
• Patrolman II - Applicants with greater than two (2) years of related work experience and completion of B1-B4 RSDs are encouraged to apply.
• Patrolman III - Applicants with greater than three (3) years of related work experience and completion of STEP or equivalent progression program are encouraged to apply.
• Patrolman IV - Applicants with greater than five (5) years of related work experience and completion of STEP or equivalent progression program, and skills demonstrations are encouraged to apply.
• Candidate must be available for overtime and call-out work.
• Applicants with related work experience are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with substation, electrical, and line related experience are encouraged to apply.

 

 Measures of Success

• The candidate must be willing to work alone with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work and communicate well with any work group.
• Good work ethic on punctuality and time management.

 

Benefits 

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as: 

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

 

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