30 Apprentice Lineman jobs in the United States

Penn Line Energy T&D, Inc. is seeking candidates for Apprentice Linemen in the Winchester, VA area. Below are the requirements of the job:

Training

Attended Lineman School (preferred)

• OSHA 10 Card (or equivalent)
• Digger Derrick
• Basic Rigging
• Wood Pole Climbing Certificate (preferred)
• Aerial Bucket

Physical Demands

• Lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Work outdoors.
• Climb steel towers.
• Climb wood poles.
• Climb other structures.
• Work in inclement weather.
• Work in high and low temperatures.
• Work off of ladders.
• Work at heights up to 100' or more.
• Work on secondary conductors.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Leadership

• Work safely.
• Learn to conduct effective pre-job briefings.
• Follow directions as required.
• Learn to read drawings and blueprints.
• Maintain vehicles/equipment in good working condition.
• Learn to troubleshoot on primary and secondary conductors.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and work effectively with others.
• Must be self-motivated, team-focused, and customer-focused.

Travel and Work Schedule

• A company vehicle will be furnished to travel to work sites primarily located in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
• Work schedules may be either four ten-hour days or five ten-hour days.
• Must work overtime as required.
• Must respond to storm restoration work and call-outs, as required. This work may require individuals to be away from home on an extended basis.
• Regular work per diem greater than 60 miles away from home.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Plan, Paid Time Off. We Pay Weekly

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more information on Penn Line Energy T&D, Inc., please visit

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

We encourage minorities and females to apply.

EOE, including disability/vets

Join Our Team Apprentice Lineman – Asheboro Location (2 Positions Open)

Randolph Electric Membership Corporation

Are you ready to build a career that powers communities and supports reliable electric service across 5 counties in the central part of North Carolina? Randolph EMC is currently seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Apprentice Lineman to join our Asheboro location.

As an Apprentice Lineman, you will be part of an eight-step training program that provides hands-on experience and classroom instruction, equipping you with the skills and certifications needed to become a Lineman. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a critical role within the cooperative utility industry.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Install and connect transformers, regulators, reclosers, and other equipment.
• Operate aerial bucket trucks and heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform linework on both secondary and primary voltages under supervision.
• Trim trees, disconnect/reconnect electric services, and respond to member needs with professionalism.
• Train in and demonstrate emergency response skills, including pole-top rescue.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Willingness to learn and participate in structured on-the-job and classroom training.
• Valid North Carolina CDL or ability to obtain one.
• Strong teamwork ethic, attention to safety, and commitment to providing outstanding service.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions and at varying heights.

Why REMC?

At Randolph EMC, we're more than just an electric utility-we're a community. We are proud to serve over 33,000 members with dependable service and a local presence that sets us apart. As an employee, you become part of a close-knit team that values safety, professional development, and a shared mission to serve our members with excellence. Join an organization where your work matters and your career can thrive.

Location: Asheboro, NC

Position Type: Full-Time, Nonexempt

Apply By: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Overview:

Company Summary

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Apprentice Lineman C assists the Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing work related to the construction and maintain of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities and equipment for the transmission and distribution of electricity. This position supports and learns from the Lineman team and works with other personnel from the department.

Responsibilities:

• Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution of electrical or power lines.
• Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness.
• Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customer facilities, i.e., transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
• Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.
• Inspect and/or remove power lines that are damaged.
• Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other operations involved in setting or replacing poles.
• Perform line switching or sectionalizing, as directed.
• Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines, as needed.
• Provide backup for Class C Apprentice Lineman and assist in completion of duties.
• Responsible for timely submission of all Apprentice Program required documentation.
• May troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment.
• Drive bucket truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Preferred

• Electrical trade experience.
• Class A CDL.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

POSITION OF: Pre-Apprentice Lineman - Multiple Positions

HEADQUARTERS: Sherwood Training Center

RATE: $38.41 per hour

HOURS: Monday – Friday / 7:00 am – 3:30pm

The first step to becoming a Journeyman Lineman at PGE is to become a Pre-Apprentice

The Pre-Apprentice program is a formal, structured training and on-the-job experience opportunity. Successful applicants who complete the program will be accepted into our line apprenticeship. During the program, you will learn to apply safe work practices while working on overhead and/or underground line construction maintenance crews while completing established competencies. You will work in all types of weather conditions and perform work at heights up to 90 feet, underground or in confined spaces

Before you apply-

Please make sure you have the following documents to attach to your application:

• Your high school diploma or GED
• A copy of your transcript showing that you have taken and passed Math 60 (algebra) within the past 36 months or a copy of your placement test results that show that you have taken a math placement test within the past 36 months placing you in at Math 65 or higher.

It is recognized that the Company is engaged in a public service requiring continuous operation, and it is agreed that recognition of such an obligation of continuous service is imposed upon both the Company and the Union.

DUTIES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Work safely
• Perform support duties of a line crew.
• Obtain competencies necessary to enter an apprenticeship.
• Make up guys, install services, and prepare transformers for installation.
• Learn to climb and work off pole.
• Pass periodic milestones satisfactorily.
• Assume additional responsibilities as the pre-apprenticeship progresses.
• Be willing and able to transfer to a department or region where training exists.
• Become familiar with hot-line safety tools and other tools of the trade.
• Respond to overtime needs.

AT TIME OF SELECTION TO THE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP, YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS COMPLETED.

• Valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record
• Copy of High School Diploma or a GED
• Completed and passed Math 60 (algebra) within the past 36 months.
• Pass the NJATC (National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee) test.
• Physically qualified for the position. Must be able to pass a physical and ability to lift over 50 lbs
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL driver's license within 3 months.

SELECTION:

• Pre-Apprentices will be required to complete the pole yard training program where they will demonstrate a degree of competency in ascending and descending poles.
• To provide for adequate, system-wide training, once selected for an Apprenticeship, Apprentices will be required to transfer from region to region every 3 months.

The position for which you are applying is covered under the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations as defined in 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Parts 380, 390 and 391 which became effective on October 29, 2004. If you have been employed by PGE for less than 3 years, once you submit your Bid, you will receive a Supplemental Application form. The information you provide on the form related to the names and addresses of your previous employers during the preceding 3 years, dates of employment, reasons for leaving employment, whether you were subject to FMCSA while employed, whether your job was designated as a safety sensitive function in any DOT mode, may be used and your previous employers may be contacted.

During the probationary period following reassignment to any job, at least two progress reports will be completed. These reports will be discussed with the employee by his/her immediate supervisor, and copies of each will be given to him/her.

Salary Range:

$ 46.36

Starting pay is listed in the job posting above. Salary range determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and may include step increases based on time in the position.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click

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Join us today and power your potential

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting

or by calling The recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

September 12, 2025

Overview
Company Summary
MasTec Utility Services
delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary
The Apprentice Lineman C assists the Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing work related to the construction and maintain of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities and equipment for the transmission and distribution of electricity. This position supports and learns from the Lineman team and works with other personnel from the department.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution of electrical or power lines.
• Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness.
• Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customer facilities, i.e., transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
• Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.
• Inspect and/or remove power lines that are damaged.
• Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other operations involved in setting or replacing poles.
• Perform line switching or sectionalizing, as directed.
• Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines, as needed.
• Provide backup for Class C Apprentice Lineman and assist in completion of duties.
• Responsible for timely submission of all Apprentice Program required documentation.
• May troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment.
• Drive bucket truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Preferred

• Electrical trade experience.
• Class A CDL.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Overview: The Apprentice B Lineman 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.

Job Duties

As an Apprentice B Lineman , 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

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team-members may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.