Step 01. Pay
Nelnet Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average Lineman salary at Nelnet is $83,193 per year. Nelnet offer Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Vision Insurance.
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North Carolina
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Employer · before you apply
Nelnet is hiring linemen. Nelnet provides payment technology for over 1,300 higher education institutions and 11,500 K-12 schools. It also delivers fiber internet, TV, and phone services to residents of Nebraska and Colorado, offers private student loan and refinance solutions, and sells business technology services.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at Nelnet
The Apprentice Lineman at Nelnet 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
Nelnet Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at Nelnet Safely drive, operate, and maintain bucket truck, Maintain tool, material, and required safety gear inventory, Maintain thorough compliance with all federal, state, and local safety requirements.
Step 04. Hiring
Nelnet Lineman Job Hiring Process
Lineman at Nelnet required must be at least 18 years old, Must be able to pass pre-employment background AND a minimum of 2 years of job experience, preferably in the electrical field.
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Where Nelnet hires
Nelnet shows up in 5 states on Lineman Central: halls, live postings, and the directory. Tap a shaded state for local jobs, pay, and schools.
- HQ · North Carolina
- 5 states listed
- 1 surveyed opening
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Step 01. Schools
Training programs that feed this market
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National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship
Enroll- Online · 5 weeks
- Pre-apprenticeship
- $399
Cleveland (North Carolina) Community College Lineworker Academy
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- Shelby
- $930
Central Piedmont Community College Lineworker Program
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- Charlotte
- $815
James Sprunt Community College Electrical Lineworker Program
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- Kenansville
- $182
Nash Community College Lineman Program
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- Rocky Mount
- $1,336
Cape Fear Community College Lineman Program
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- Wilmington
- $900
Durham Tech Line Technician Program
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- Durham
- $3,500
Step 02. Unions
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Step 03. Peers
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