Step 01. Pay
Decatur Utilities Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average Lineman salary at Decatur Utilities is $81,090 per year. Decatur Utilities provide retirement and affordable health benefits and coverage.
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2026 current openings
Alabama
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
Hiring for
Municipal utility · before you apply
Decatur Utilities is hiring linemen. More than 160 employees make up the DU workforce, focused on safe, reliable utility service at the lowest possible rate for customers. Decatur Utilities provides electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater in the greater Decatur, Alabama area to more than 30,000 customers.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at Decatur Utilities
The lineworker apprentice at Decatur Utilities is responsible for a variety of tasks and accepts assignments from Line Supervisor on shift and shall be assigned to work directly with a 1st Class Lineman. Learns to perform those tasks required in the construction, maintenance or operation of electrical power transmission and distribution facilities. Lineman Apprentice I shall be assigned to a Line Supervisor on 1 of 4 rotating shift schedule: midnight to 08:00 a.m.; 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.; and 04:00 p.m. to midnight and a swing-shift.
Step 03. Journeyman
Decatur Utilities Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at Decatur Utilities Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and plant areas including buildings and grounds. With the direction of supervisors, collect data and track product inventory. Train on plant processes and procedures.
Step 04. Hiring
Decatur Utilities Lineman Job Hiring Process
To become a Lineman at Decatur Utilities must have High school diploma or GED preferred, Ability to read and write and working of 3 years experience.
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Where Decatur Utilities hires
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Step 01. Schools
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Step 02. Unions
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