Texas DoD SkillBridge Lineman Training Program (Active Duty Military Only)

Who This Role Is For
You do not need to be a lineman or electrician to apply. This role is ideal for transitioning service members who are eligible for 90-120 days of SkillBridge and who have experience in:

-Construction, engineering, utilities, or maintenance
-Heavy equipment or vehicle operation
-Working outdoors in physically demanding environments
-Safety‑critical or high‑risk operations
-Team‑based field work

If you’ve worked in austere conditions, followed detailed procedures, and relied on your team to get the job done—you already have the foundation.

What You’ll Do

-Install, maintain, and repair transmission, substation, or overhead/underground distribution power infrastructure in an On-the-Job training environment
-Work as part of a crew supporting critical infrastructure for our utility partners
-Follow strict safety standards and operational procedures
-Travel and respond to storm or emergency restoration work when required

What We Bring to Our Employees

-Paid, structured apprenticeship approved by the Departments of Labor and Veteran Affairs
-Veteran‑experienced leadership and crews
-Consistent work, strong overtime potential
-Long‑term career path (Groundman→ C Lineman→ B Lineman→ A Lineman→ Foreman → General Foreman→ Area Supervisor)
-Skills that directly support communities and national infrastructure

Military Experience We Value (Not Required)

Engineers (Army 12‑Series, USMC 13xx)
Seabees (BU, EO, CE, UT)
Aviation or vehicle maintenance
Motor transport / CDL‑eligible roles check out the FMCSA Military Waiver Programs for CDL
Infantry or operations roles with field exposure

Transition Support

SkillBridge participation required
Recruiter is a veteran who can assist in translating military experience, we can connect through 50 Strong Mentorship program to discuss the program and your opportunities
Completion of the program results in an offer of employment

To start your path toward a career as a Lineman apply and include a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should answer:

1. Where you are exiting the military from (Base, City, State/Country)
2. Where you want to live post service (City and State)
3. Your EAS/ETS/Terminal Leave/Retirement dates as apply to your situation
4. Estimated Date you can start Skillbridge
5. Number of Days you can participate in our training program (should be 90 or more) 
6. Date you can start employment once you have completed the training program

We are not a school, we offer this training with the goal of employment as the end state outcome.