Equipment Specialist Vehicle II
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 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.
About the role
This position focuses on the day-to-day maintenance and operation of aerial devices (bucket trucks, derrick trucks and cranes) in the Oncor fleet. The incumbents operate in a field service format—covering roughly a 100 square mile area where these aerial devices are located, including making repairs or inspections at the field locations. Each employee in this category utilizes a field service truck to carry tools, parts, and supplies to the various locations as the aerial devices are maintained. Each employee has responsibility for approximately 150 aerial devices in their respective areas.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand hydraulic schematics.
- Read and understand electrical schematics.
- Diagnose maintenance requirements on aerial devices to determine needed repairs.
- Perform inspections on aerial devices and the hydraulic systems used to power those units.
- Perform repairs to aerial devices and the hydraulic systems used to power those units as a result of the inspections.
- Verify that repairs are successful by visual and operational tests on each unit after the repairs are complete.
- Effectively communicate the repairs made and results to the client / users.
- Provide feedback on specifications and equipment to management and supervision for future changes or modifications.
- Perform all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
- Applicants with Fluid Power Society certification are encouraged to apply.
- Applicant must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or is able to obtain one in an acceptable time frame.
- Extensive knowledge of hydraulic systems/power fluid theory as it applies to the maintenance and operation of hydraulic aerial devices and associated equipment required.
- Applicants with an understanding of the basic American National Standards Institute (ANSI) regulations associated with aerial device operation are encouraged to apply.
- Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision at various field locations across the Oncor system.
Measures of Success
- Aerial devices operate with a minimum of down time.
- All aerial device maintenance is complete and up to date.
- Client / user feedback and satisfaction level is good.
Benefits
- 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 for 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.