Step 01. Pay
ComEd Lineman Pay and Salary Information
Average salary for Comed's Lineman is $55,833 per year. ComEd benefits and perks, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.
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Illinois
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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ComEd is hiring linemen. ComEd delivers electricity to 3.8 million customers across Northern Illinois, about 70 percent of the state's population. The company emphasizes safe, reliable delivery and innovation from the industry expertise of its employees.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at ComEd
The apprentice lineworkers at ComEd 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
ComEd Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at ComEd service damage occurs, it's important to understand who is responsible for the repair. Distinguish between areas owned by ComEd and areas owned by the customer. ComEd will install underground cable (service wire) to the closest wall up to a maximum of 100 feet as part of the standard installation. Charges apply for any additional cable required. After repair work on underground cables is completed, ComEd will back-fill the trench to the original grade.
Step 04. Hiring
ComEd Lineman Job Hiring Process
ComEd Lineman required in 3 year diploma and 4 year experience in electricl filed. Gear and has High Voltage experience.
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Step 01. Schools
Training programs that feed this market
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National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship
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- Pre-apprenticeship
- $399
Lincoln Land Community College Lineman Program
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- Springfield
- $17,919
City Colleges of Chicago Electrical Line Worker Training Program
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- Chicago
- $2,200
Frontier Community College Lineman Program
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- Fairfield
- $6,056
Step 02. Unions
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Step 03. Peers
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