Step 01. Pay
National Grid Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average annual salary for a lineworker at National Grid is $65,230.
12
2026 current openings
Rhode Island
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
Hiring for
Utility · before you apply
National Grid is hiring linemen. Owning 4,160 megawatts of electricity generation, it is the largest power producer in New York State supplying power to over one million customers on Long Island. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern US, delivering gas to 20 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. National Grid also has a number of related businesses such as LNG importation and storage, land remediation and metering.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at National Grid
The Apprentice Lineman at National Grid assists Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness
Step 03. Journeyman
National Grid Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at National Grid The lineman-A monitors work to ensure supervised operations are conducted in a safe, efficient and effective manner according to the required standards.
Step 04. Hiring
National Grid Lineman Job Hiring Process
National Grid Lineman required High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have 12 months experience on an Electric Distribution crews.
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- HQ · Rhode Island
- 3 states listed
- 12 surveyed openings
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