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Jlink Inc

Lead Lineman Communications

Bloomsburg, PA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Place strand, includes guys, bonds, grounds, etc. * Jig Fiber/Coax * Lash/Overlash fiber/coax over ... In person Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Experience: * Lead Lineman ...

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Chain Electric Company

C-TECH - SUB

Abilene, TX · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description Job Summary: The entry level Apprentice C safely performs skilled ... Minimum one year experience in groundman and lineman work. (Lineman training school qualifies for 6 ...

Thayer Power and Communication

Operator

Tampa, FL · On-site

$23 - $50/hr

Groundmen with CDL • Support line and underground crews: material handling, spotting trucks ... Lineman Apprentices • Assist linemen with construction and maintenance of overhead and ...

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How much do full time groundman lineman jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average weekly pay for full time groundman lineman in the United States is $1,444.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,250.00 and $1,625.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Groundman Lineman vs Apprentice Lineman?

AspectFull Time Groundman LinemanApprentice Lineman
CertificationsOSHA safety training, CDL (if required)OSHA safety training, CDL (if required), apprenticeship program
Work EnvironmentAssists linemen, works on the ground or climbing polesUnder supervision, performs basic tasks, learns on the job
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with equipment, setting up work sites, climbing polesLearning to install, maintain, and repair power lines

Full Time Groundman Linemen support linemen by performing ground-based tasks and assisting with installations, while Apprentice Linemen are in training to become fully qualified linemen, gaining hands-on experience under supervision. Both roles require safety certifications and are essential in the power line industry, but the Apprentice Lineman is focused on skill development and learning the trade.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Groundman Lineman job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $75,106 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Overhead Apprentice Lineman

Plaska Transmission Line Construction, LLC

Hobbs, NM • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Safely construct, maintain, and repair electric distribution lines using apprentice-level knowledge.

  • Climb poles and ladders to perform tasks such as changing out arms, transformers, conductors, and installing or re-sagging service conductors.

  • Drive and operate equipment to set poles, lay wire, and respond to power outages to restore service.

Job description

About Us
Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions - built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand - fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.
About The Role
As an Apprentice Lineman at United Utility, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and safety of the nation's electrical grid. Under the direction of the Foreman, the Apprentice Lineman must safely install, troubleshoot, repair and remove overhead/underground distribution power lines within the scope of his/her training. The Apprentice Lineman must safely operate various equipment including but not limited to, bucket trucks, digger derrick, pickup trucks, excavation and track equipment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Use apprentice level knowledge of electrical line work to safely construct and maintain electric distribution lines.
  • Climbs poles of all types and performs jobs, depending on experience level, off the poles, including changing out of arms, transformers and conductors.
  • Climbs ladders of all types and performs work from ladders to do such tasks as installation/re-sagging service conductors and repairing light fixtures.
  • Utilize general knowledge of working around energized lines/equipment and progress to more specific knowledge in order to construct, maintain and repair electrical systems both de-energized and energized lines.
  • Provides assistance, tools, material and supplies to upper class lineman.
  • Possess own basic hand tools.
  • Prepare the equipment and worksite for effective completion of assignments. Demonstrate the ability to assist ground crew operations as directed.
  • Drives and operates necessary equipment to frame and set poles, lay wire, connect and disconnect services.
  • Responds to power outages and customer problems and trouble shoots to restore power.

Key Qualifications
  • High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
  • Must possess a CDL Learner's Permit with ability to obtain CDL-A within 60 days of employment
  • Prior experience as a groundman or completion of a technical training apprentice program
  • Must be able to read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, and diagrams.
  • Must be able to deal with emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
  • Must be able to understand and use the English language, both oral and written, to communicate information, instructions, and ideas to other personnel.
  • Must be dependable and trustworthy
  • Capable of performing bucket and pole-top rescue
  • Train for Lineman responsibilities

Key Nice-To-Haves
  • Valid CDL-A license

Key Info
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to outdoor elements.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • The position must have the ability to lift heavy objects weighing at times up to 50 pounds and carry that weight a minimum of 20 feet on a regular, recurring basis. Must have the ability to walk over uneven, steep, or difficult terrain for distances of over one mile on a regular, recurring basis and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must be able to carry 25 pounds of gear while working in an aerial lift device with a weight limit of 350 pounds. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to climb up to and onto elevated equipment and stand for long periods of time. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina. Must have the ability to hear long distances, see long distances and differentiate between colors, and have depth perception.
  • This is a full-time position. . This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work. MUST be willing to travel for storm recovery, length of stay will depend on volume of work.
  • The position primarily works out-of-town during the workweek which requires weekly overnight travel. Out of area and extended travel is common and dictated by customer demand and power outages related to various natural disasters. Must be available to travel for work routinely and with very little notice.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact
Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com
Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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