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2026 current openings
New York
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Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Utility · before you apply
Central Hudson is hiring linemen. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is a regulated transmission and distribution utility serving approximately 300,000 electric customers and 80,000 natural gas customers in New York State’s Mid-Hudson Valley. Central Hudson deliver natural gas and electricity in a defined service territory that extends from the suburbs of metropolitan New York City north to the Capital District at Albany.
Step 01. Pay
The average salary at Central Hudson for lineman is $89643 per year. Central Hudson offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision services, tuition assistance, 401K, life insurance and vacation.
Step 02. Apprentice
As a Groundman/ Apprentice Lineman at Central Hudson you will assist and learn under a Journeyman Lineman in Building and Maintaining Powerlines for various Utility Contractors. This Job also consists of working sometimes in inclement weather such as Hurricanes, Snow Storms, Tornadoes, Hard Freezes, & Fires.
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Central Hudson monitors work to ensure supervised operations are conducted in a safe, efficient and effective manner according to the required standards.
Step 04. Hiring
All lineman at Central Hudson are required to travel with required work clothing, PPE, tools, and gear. Hooks, belt, harness, boots, and hand tools (Kleins, screw drivers and channel locks) are provided.
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