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Trico Electric Cooperative

Journeyman Lineman

Marana, AZ · On-site

$56.04 - $58.99/hr

Trico proudly partners with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1116 ... As a Journeyman Lineman, you are at the forefront of powering our communities and delivering the ...

Liberty

Lineman, Electric

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international ... Purpose As a Lineworker, you'll play a crucial role in our transmission and distribution operations ...

APS

Lineman Journeyman (Wickenburg)

Wickenburg, AZ

... International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120 ... Lineman Apprenticeship Program Completion Certificate* * For applicants electing to qualify based ...

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How much do international lineman jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for international lineman in the United States is $41.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.61 and $53.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some challenges unique to international assignments for linemen?

International Linemen often face challenges such as adapting to unfamiliar regulations, diverse weather conditions, and language or cultural barriers while working in different countries. The job may require travel to remote or rugged locations, sometimes for extended periods, and close coordination with local teams who may have differing work practices. Safety standards and available resources may vary, so a high degree of flexibility and problem-solving is important. These factors make the role both rewarding and demanding, offering unique opportunities for professional growth and exposure to new working environments.

What is an international lineman?

An International Lineman is a skilled tradesperson responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power lines across different countries. They work on overhead and underground systems, often in challenging environments and weather conditions. Due to the global nature of the job, international linemen must adapt to varying electrical standards, safety regulations, and terrain. The role requires extensive travel, physical labor, and expertise in high-voltage systems. Many international linemen work on major infrastructure projects, disaster recovery efforts, or utility contracts abroad.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an international lineman?

To excel as an International Lineman, you need expertise in electrical power line installation, maintenance, and repair, typically backed by an apprenticeship, trade certification, and strong safety training. Familiarity with equipment such as climbing gear, bucket trucks, and electrical testing instruments, along with certifications like OSHA and CPR, is essential. Effective communication, cultural adaptability, and teamwork are crucial soft skills for working abroad and collaborating with diverse crews. These abilities are vital to ensure reliable power delivery, safety, and effective collaboration under varying conditions worldwide.

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Infographic showing various International Lineman job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $85,590 per year, or $41.1 per hour.

Journeyman Lineman- Granby

Mountain Parks Electric, Inc.

Granby, CO

$65.66/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Mountain Parks Electric is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the Journeyman Lineman position in our Granby, Colorado location. If you are looking for a long-term career and you love the cooperative model, then MPEI may be the place for you. Wage range is $65.66/hr., and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401k, retirement security defined benefit plan, HSA employer contributions, and paid time off programs.

Mountain Parks Electric has approximately 70 employees, 1,800 miles of line, and serves 22,000 meters. MPE is headquartered in Granby, Colorado located at an elevation of 7,935 feet, 90 miles from Denver International Airport and 25 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Experience gold-medal fishing in the Colorado and Fraser Rivers or take a boat out on Lake Granby, the second largest body of water in Colorado. Granby is near Shadow Mountain and Grand Lake and offers spectacular scenery, miles of hiking trails connecting Granby to Fraser, Colorado, downhill skiing, mountain bike trail systems, and down-hill bike park and cross-country trails at nearby resorts.

Under the direction of the Crew Foreman, the Journeyman Lineman is responsible for constructing, installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical facilities. The Journeyman Lineman responds, investigates, and /or repairs service interruptions to ensure or to provide prompt restoration of service, and assists in evaluating the cause of the interruption to prevent future interruptions and provide continued reliability. This position performs various duties related to member service including reading of meters, making service changes, troubleshooting service outages, making delinquent account collections and carries out voltage tests and completes outage reports. They participate in and maintain availability for on-call rotations for outages and associated service interruptions after normal working hours, and on holidays and weekends.

Qualifications include a graduate of an approved power line apprentice course; four (4) years' experience or 8500 hours of on-the-job training; or proof that they are a recognized Journeyman Lineman at another utility or have a recognized Journeyman Lineman Certificate. Must have a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must keep current and valid throughout employment. Basic first aid and CPR certification required within 3 months of hire. Must keep current and valid throughout employment. Must reside within a 45-minute response time of service area center, and within service territory.

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