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How much do power line apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for power line apprentice in the United States is $22.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Power Line Apprentices during their training period?

Power Line Apprentices often encounter challenges such as adapting to physically demanding outdoor work in various weather conditions, learning complex safety protocols, and mastering hands-on technical skills. Working at heights and handling high-voltage equipment require strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety. Additionally, apprentices must quickly develop effective communication skills to work efficiently within a close-knit crew and respond to real-time instructions from experienced line workers.

What are Power Line Apprentices?

Power Line Apprentices are entry-level workers who learn how to install, maintain, and repair electrical power lines under the supervision of experienced lineworkers. During their apprenticeship, they receive on-the-job training and classroom instruction to develop the skills needed for working safely with high-voltage equipment and at significant heights. Apprenticeships typically last several years, after which individuals can become journeyman lineworkers. This role is essential for ensuring the reliable delivery of electricity to homes and businesses.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Power Line Apprentice, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Power Line Apprentice, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and a solid understanding of math and electrical fundamentals. Familiarity with industry-specific tools, climbing gear, and safety certifications such as OSHA 10 are typically required. Physical stamina, teamwork, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for success in this demanding and hazardous environment. These skills and qualities ensure apprentices can safely and effectively learn, adapt, and contribute to reliable power line installation and maintenance.
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Infographic showing various Power Line Apprentice job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 94% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $45,806 per year, or $22 per hour.
Journeyman Lineman- Granby

Journeyman Lineman- Granby

Mountain Parks Electric, Inc.

Granby, CO

$65.66/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 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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