Equipment Technician I

About the role

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.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform all essential functions and aspects of the job including any other specific job requirements assigned by management.
• Complies with all Oncor policies, rules and established safe work practices and procedures.
• Exercises initiative and resourcefulness in planning, scheduling and completing work assignments.
• Communicates and coordinates with management and work group members to ensure efficient use of all related resources including but not limited to: time, personnel, vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Ensures daily, weekly, and monthly required tasks are accomplished.
• Works to establish and maintain effective relationships with others, both internal and external, to achieve goals.
• Knows applications and limitations of switchgear configurations, regulators, and re-closers throughout the Oncor system.
• Technical knowledge of transformer designs, configurations, sizes, and voltages to meet installations requirements of transformer and provide technical assistance to districts on available replacement units.
• Knowledgeable of proper loading limitations and unloading procedures of semi-trucks and trailers. Including step decks, float trailers, tankers, dry vans, crane truck, and hotshot goosenecks.
• Understand supply chain concepts that maximize the efficiency of fleet logistics.
• Maintains equipment inventory to meet demand at service centers.
• Coordinates and monitors job site deliveries of distribution equipment.
• Provides technical assistance on sizing and installing metering equipment installation on distribution transformers.
• Makes corrections based on customer need based on system records.
• Knows and capable of interpreting construction drawings and work instructions to determine equipment demands.
• Occasionally over-night travel.
• Requires on-call rotation for emergency response.
• Provides technical assistance for transformer configurations and sizing requirements during emergency change outs.
• Provides logistic support on storms for up to two weeks on and off system.
• Forklift Certified.
• Contributes to weekly safety meetings.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills : verbal & written.
• Working knowledge of Maximo.
• Technical understanding of distribution equipment and associated construction standards.
• Applicants that are proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office applications and MS Outlook or other similar software are encouraged to apply.
• Must possess computer skills necessary for working with all PC and main-frame applications used by Equipment Management.
• Demonstrated team player who has a proven record of establishing trust of others and building and maintaining effective relationships.
• Strong project coordination skills; the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent education and relevant experience is required.
• Applicants with an Associates Degree are encouraged to apply.
• Two to four years of experience in supply chain and distribution operations are encouraged to apply.
• Experience operating Tractor/Trailer equipment are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) license are encouraged to apply.

Measures of Success

• Safely completes all work assignments in accordance with company standards, regulations and accepted safe work practices and procedures within acceptable time frames.
• Accurately completes required paper work in acceptable time frames.
• Effectively works with members of management and other groups to achieve acceptable goals and levels of customer satisfaction.
• Appropriately represents the company and management in a positive manner.

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 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.