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New York State Electric and Gas
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2026 current openings
New York
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Utility · before you apply
New York State Electric and Gas is hiring linemen. NYSEG and RG&E: NYSEG and RG&E are subsidiaries of Iberdrola USA. NYSEG serves 873,000 electricity customers and 259,000 natural gas customers across more than 40% of upstate New York. RG&E serves 362,000 electricity customers and 299,000 natural gas customers in a nine-county region centered on the City of Rochester.
Step 01. Pay
The estimated total pay for a Lineman at New York State Electric & Gas is $33 per hour. New York State Electric & Gas benefits and perks, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.
Step 02. Apprentice
As a Groundman/ Apprentice Lineman at New York State 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
Journeyman lineman at New York State Electric and Gas Lineman apprentices in New York will be responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance
Step 04. Hiring
Lineman at New York State Electric and Gas required Possess valid driver license and proof of insurance and 1-year field experience.
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