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Texas
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Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Utility · before you apply
CenterPoint Energy is hiring linemen. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is an energy delivery company with regulated utility businesses in eight states and a competitive energy businesses footprint in nearly 40 states. Through its electric transmission & distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution businesses, the company serves more than 7 million metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.
Step 01. Pay
Average CenterPoint Energy Lineperson yearly pay in the United States is approximately $128,680. CenterPoint Energy offer Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Short-term disability insurance/Sick leave program.
Step 02. Apprentice
The apprentice lineworkers at Centerpoint Energy works under general supervision of the Foreman the Lineman performs skilled line work in the operation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. Learn and assist with operating, inspecting, and maintaining aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and other electric line related equipment. Assist Journeyman class with performing distribution switching, documentation and mapping information, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman roles at CenterPoint Energy sit inside a company that stresses consistent, ethical, and reliable work for customers, communities, shareholders, business partners, and coworkers.
Step 04. Hiring
To become a lineman in CenterPoint Energy must have A minimum of two (2) years experience as a journeyman lineman in the construction and maintenance of high voltage electrical systems.
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