Step 01. Pay
Emerald Public Utility District Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average annual pay for a Lineman at Emerald Public Utility District is $65,405 a year. Emerald Public Utility District has health insurance program.

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Emerald Public Utility District
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2026 current openings
Oregon
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Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Municipal utility · before you apply
Emerald Public Utility District is hiring linemen. A group of citizens started Emerald PUD in 1983 to achieve better reliability & lower rates. Emerald PUD serves approximately 20,000 homes in rural Lane County and has 65 employees. Emerald is one of six People's Utility Districts providing electricity to customers in Oregon.
Step 01. Pay
The average annual pay for a Lineman at Emerald Public Utility District is $65,405 a year. Emerald Public Utility District has health insurance program.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman apprentices at Emerald Public Utility will be responsible for construction, maintenance and operations. Use shovels, sledge hammers and 90 lb jack hammers. Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Emerald Public Utility District Knowledge of public works, engineering, and utilities. Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices of organization, management, personnel and fiscal administration of facility operations. Knowledge of public administration and management theory and practices, particularly in municipal government. Ability to establish and maintain high quality working relationships with subordinates, government officials and public.
Step 04. Hiring
A Lineman at Emerald Public Utility District required the High school diploma, ability to climb the work and working in experience.
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