Step 01. Pay
MidAmerican Energy Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average salary for a Lineman at MidAmerican Energy is $62,394 per year. MidAmerican Energy provide 401(k), Paid Holidays / Vacation and Life Insurance/Disability.

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2026 current openings
Iowa
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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MidAmerican Energy is hiring linemen. MidAmerican Energy serves over 1.5 million electric and gas customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Step 01. Pay
The average salary for a Lineman at MidAmerican Energy is $62,394 per year. MidAmerican Energy provide 401(k), Paid Holidays / Vacation and Life Insurance/Disability.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineworker apprentices at MidAmerican Energy will experience with both sticking and gloving methods of work Apprentices will learn all aspects of Line work while completing on the job training (OJT) hours. Assist in the construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades. Operate heavy and light equipment including digger derricks, aerial lift devices, pulling and tensioning equipment, forklifts, dump trucks and various dirt equipment. Apprentice must, at all times, follow all safety policies and procedures
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at MidAmerican Energy Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground transmission lines. Performs site preparation tasks, including digging holes or trenches, installing anchors, climbing poles, and using equipment like digger derricks, aerial lifts, pulling and tensioning equipment, forklifts, and dump trucks.
Step 04. Hiring
Be at least 18 age years old with a high school diploma. MidAmerican Energy Lineman required Must be an experienced journeyworker, with at least four years related experience.
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