Step 01. Pay
J.F. Electric Lineman Pay and Salary Information
Estimated total pay for a Lineman at J.F. Electric is $70,059/yr. J.F. Electric has health insurance program.
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2026 current openings
Illinois
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Contractor · before you apply
J.F. Electric is hiring linemen. J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor providing engineering expertise backed by construction and installation know-how across utilities, commercial, industrial, and telecommunications customers. Solutions are meant to deliver value from pre-planning through after the project is complete.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at J.F. Electric
As a Groundman/ Apprentice Lineman at JF Electric 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
J.F. Electric Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at J.F. Electric is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment. This includes work from power plants to the meters of customers homes. Additionally, a lineman digs trenches for the installation of underground lines, install meters, climb poles to repair overhead lines and inspect power lines for possible repair or replacement. A Lineman usually works for utility companies, energy companies or telecommunications companies.
Step 04. Hiring
J.F. Electric Lineman Job Hiring Process
All lineman at J.F. Electric 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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