What does the career path for an overhead line worker look like?

2025-08-13

The career path for a lineman is one of continuous growth and increasing responsibility.

  • Apprentice Lineman: The starting point, where an individual learns the trade under the supervision of a journeyman. This stage typically lasts three to five years.

  • Journeyman Lineman: After completing their apprenticeship, a journeyman is a fully qualified, independent worker with a high level of expertise in all aspects of the job.

  • Specialized Roles: Many journeymen choose to specialize in areas like substation work, live-line maintenance, or underground cable work for which we offer dedicated tools and equipment.

  • Leadership Roles: With experience, a lineman can advance to roles like foreman or crew supervisor, where they oversee a team and manage projects.

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