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River City Construction

Telecom Lineman

Staunton, VA · On-site

Employees perform powerline construction work outside and subject it to diverse weather conditions. Competencies: * Team-Oriented * Self-Motivated * Customer Service Focused * Ethical and Honest

Virginia Tech

Powerline Worker

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Powerline Worker Apply now Back to search results Job no: 537398 Work type: Staff Senior management ... Demonstrated detailed knowledge of underground and overhead distribution line construction and ...

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How much do powerline construction jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for powerline construction in Virginia is $78,988.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $93,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a powerline construction?

A Powerline Construction job involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power lines and related infrastructure. Workers in this field handle high-voltage systems, operate heavy equipment, and ensure the safe transmission of electricity. The job often requires working at heights, in various weather conditions, and adhering to strict safety protocols. It is a physically demanding yet essential role in maintaining power distribution for homes, businesses, and communities.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in powerline construction?

Professionals in Powerline Construction typically spend their days installing, repairing, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical power lines. This involves operating heavy machinery, climbing poles or towers, stringing wires, and ensuring all work meets safety regulations. You will often work as part of a close-knit crew, coordinating efforts to minimize service disruptions and respond quickly to outages or emergencies. The role may require working outdoors in various weather conditions and sometimes during nights or weekends to restore power following storms or accidents. This hands-on work environment provides continuous opportunities to learn new techniques and advance within the utility or electrical construction fields.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in powerline construction?

To thrive in Powerline Construction, you need strong electrical knowledge, mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and often a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional vocational training preferred. Familiarity with specialized equipment like bucket trucks, line-testing instruments, and adherence to OSHA safety standards and certifications such as a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) are typically required. Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and attention to detail help individuals excel in high-risk environments and coordinate effectively with crews. These competencies are crucial to ensure safety, reliable power delivery, and efficient completion of complex utility projects.

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Infographic showing various Powerline Construction job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,988 per year, or $38 per hour.

Equipment Operator-Overhead (Dominion)

Manassas, VA • On-site

Pike Corporation
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$19.16 - $26.43/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description


Overview: The Equipment Operator position utilizes heavy equipment operation knowledge in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.
The compensation range for this position is between $19.16 - $26.43 per hour.
Job Duties
As an Equipment Operator, you will support your team by:
  • Securing the safety of yourself and others
  • Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives
  • Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need
  • Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
  • Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills

Competencies:
  • Team-Oriented
  • Self-Motivated
  • Customer Service Focused
  • Ethical and Honest
  • Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy

Physical Aspects:
The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction.
While performing the duties of this job, team-members are regularly required to talk or hear. The team-member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The team-member is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.); or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. Team-members frequently lift or move up to or in-excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, team-members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Powerline construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.
General Expectations:
  • Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of employment
  • Able to operate heavy equipment used in powerline construction
  • Able to read/write and communicate effectively
  • Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required
  • Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
  • Able to lift in-excess of 50 lbs.
  • Willing to work over-time when requested
  • Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Functions to be Expected in Overhead Powerline Construction:
  • Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
  • Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
  • Strings overhead wire
  • Sets poles and anchors
  • Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear
  • Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
  • Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
  • Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
  • Able to perform rigorous physical labor
  • Understands proper use of company radio
  • Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
  • Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
  • Capable of receiving and following directions
  • Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
  • Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
  • Must be familiar with induced voltage
  • Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single-phase transformer
  • Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
  • Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
  • Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
  • Understands minimum approach distance
  • Understands excavation and shoring requirements
  • Capable of checking voltage on transformers
  • Capable of installing and removing a service
  • Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
  • Understands how and when to use Kellum grips
  • Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
  • Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
  • Does all other related work as required to complete the job

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
VA Approved Apprenticeship Program - GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team-members may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
About Us
About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.
About the Team
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We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation's energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.

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