Lineworker
$104,600 earning potential
Linemen deal with electrical lines, whether in utility poles or underground systems. Electrical linemen often work with high-voltage electrical lines, so they need to understand how to safely fix problems in electrical systems.
$104,600
High-end Earners in
BPBP Alabama ( Top 10% )
$90,800
median annual wage
$44
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Help maintain a safe work environment
- Build and maintain electric lines
- Help with troubleshooting and restoration of power outages as needed
- Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures
- Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning
- Control power supply connections
- Climb equipment or structures to access work areas
- Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites
- Operate bucket and digger trucks safely and efficiently
- Build transformer banks
BPBP Alabama Job Outlook
333
Average annual job openings
3,700
Number of jobs by 2030
9%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030
2025 to 2030