Step 01. Pay
Gainesville Regional Utilities Lineman Pay and Salary Information
At Gainesville Regional Utilities lineman pay is $47,461 a year, on average $22.82 an hour. Gainesville Regional Utilities has health insurance plan.
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Gainesville Regional Utilities Lineman Jobs
Gainesville Regional Utilities
2
2026 current openings
Florida
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
Hiring for
Municipal utility · before you apply
Gainesville Regional Utilities is hiring linemen. Gainesville Regional Utilities serve approximately 93,000 retail and wholesale customers in Gainesville and surrounding areas, offering Electric, Natural gas and Water. Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is a multi-service utility owned by the City of Gainesville and is the 5th largest municipal electric utility in Florida.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at Gainesville Regional Utilities
Lineman apprentices at Gainesville Regional Utilities 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
Gainesville Regional Utilities Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at Gainesville Regional Utilities Performs physical and technical construction, operation, maintenance and repair activities of the gas service and main lines and associated facilities and systems. Performs tapping and stopping procedures on pressurized gas mains and service lines. Installs, maintains and repairs service and main lines and Assists in training subordinates in work, performing the operation, maintenance, construction, and repair of gas facilities and systems.
Step 04. Hiring
Gainesville Regional Utilities Lineman Job Hiring Process
To become a lineman at Gainesville Regional Utilities must have the ability to climb the work, pools, High school diploma and working experience in electric.
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Where Gainesville Regional Utilities hires
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Step 01. Schools
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Step 02. Unions
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