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How much do utility apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for utility apprentice in Clay, KY is $16.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Utility Apprentice vs Utility Line Worker?

AspectUtility ApprenticeUtility Line Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some technical trainingHigh school diploma; specialized training or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentTraining sites, utility facilities, and on-the-job supervisionOutdoor, often in challenging weather, working on power lines and infrastructure
Industry UsageEntry-level role in utility companies, focusing on learning and assistingSkilled worker responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing power lines

Utility Apprentices typically undergo training and assist experienced workers, while Utility Line Workers perform hands-on installation and repairs. The apprenticeship prepares individuals for a career as a Utility Line Worker, with the latter requiring more experience and specialized skills.

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Infographic showing various Utility Apprentice job openings in Clay, KY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,006 per year, or $16.8 per hour.

Class C Lineman - Pikeville, KY

Peak Utility Services Group

Clay, KY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.
Position Title: Lineman - C Class
Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The Overhead Distribution Lineman - C Class is responsible for all Groundman/Apprentice 1 responsibilities in addition to working de-energized lines and equipment.
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of methods, practices and equipment of electrical line work
  • Thorough knowledge of the hazards of electrical work and necessary safety precautions.
  • Ability to climb poles and perform strenuous duties in a variety of weather conditions.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work with angry or difficult customers.
  • Skill in operating listed tools and equipment.
  • Ability to accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather.
  • Ability to operate service truck.
  • Digs holes and sets poles for electrical lines.
  • String wire on new construction or in repairing line breaks.
  • Sets and connects transformers and other electrical distribution equipment.
  • Climbs pole's and makes necessary repairs
  • Trim trees along electrical lines and perform related work as required.
  • Performs related work as required.
  • Responds to work orders for utility disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works service.
  • Maintains are assigned tools and equipment.
  • You must stand on-call after working hours as needed and directed.
  • Class C Lineman is responsible for ensuring safety standards for himself and his crew and is responsible for his/her own safety at all times.
  • Safety should be the number one priority of any apprentice lineman.
  • It is the apprentice lineman's responsibility to report and all accidents/incidents to the foreman immediately and to make the foreman aware of any known potential safety hazards that may exist.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Success Factors:
  • Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
  • Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle, in all driving conditions
  • Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
  • Lifts up to 50 pounds.
  • Climbs poles and works at heights.
  • Duties entail full-body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and Education:
  • One to Two (1-2) years of experience or equivalent hours.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.
  • Must have a Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card
  • Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
  • Must complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days.
  • Completion of formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience including three years of energized work
  • Successful completion of appropriate knowledge and skills examinations.
  • Compliance with Safety Performance Standards
  • May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience.
  • Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course Critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training
  • Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.

Notes:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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