Step 01. Pay
NOVEC Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average annual salary for a lineworker at NOVEC is $70,208.
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2026 current openings
Virginia
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
Hiring for
Co-op · before you apply
NOVEC is hiring linemen. Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the largest energy company in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5 million customer accounts or an estimated 10 million+ people across the state of Florida. FPL’s typical residential customer bill is approximately 30% lower than the national average and among the lowest in the U.S.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at NOVEC
As a Groundman/ Apprentice Lineman at Novec 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
NOVEC Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at NOVEC Perform construction, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and service restoration of energized overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, work and job orders, regulations, applicable codes, and NOVEC standards.
Step 04. Hiring
NOVEC Lineman Job Hiring Process
Lineman at NOVEC required High School Diploma or equivalent, Minimum one year experience working as a Lineworker Helper.
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Where NOVEC hires
NOVEC shows up in 2 states on Lineman Central: halls, live postings, and the directory. Tap a shaded state for local jobs, pay, and schools.
- HQ · Virginia
- 2 states listed
- 2 surveyed openings
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Step 01. Schools
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