Lineworker
Build and maintain the power lines that keep regions electrified
About the profession
Lineworkers install and repair the overhead and underground power distribution systems operated by electric utilities, often responding to outages in extreme weather.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Lineworker Apprentice → Journeyman Lineworker → Senior Lineworker → Line Supervisor
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
110K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $60,000 - $73,000/year With equity/bonuses: $66,000 - $87,600 Top markets (SF/NYC): $69,000 - $88,000 Execute core tasks using Pole climbing…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Pole climbing 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with stakeholders…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $42,000 - $54,000 Year 2-3: Junior level $60,000 - $79,500 Year 4-6: Mid level $79,500 - $87,500 Year 7-10: Senior level $87,500 - $102,500 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Lineworker genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Pole climbing and Bucket truck operation You communicate clearly with diverse…
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