Step 01. Pay
O’Connell Electric Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average annual salary for a lineworker at O'Connell Electric is $69,890.

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O’Connell Electric is hiring linemen. O’Connell is a full service electrical contractor serving New York State and surrounding regions of the northeast. O’Connell Electric maintain fully staffed offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Schenectady.
Step 01. Pay
The average annual salary for a lineworker at O'Connell Electric is $69,890.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman apprentices at O'connell will be responsible for construction, maintenance and operations. Use shovels, sledge hammers and 90 lb jack hammers. Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at O’Connell Electric May maintain stock and records of plant mechanical materials, supplies, tools and spare parts. Performs preventive and minor maintenance to ensure the proper function of plant equipment.
Step 04. Hiring
Lineman at O’Connell Electric requires having a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), first aid certification, competency in CPR and pole top rescue. Minimum of 4 years powerline experience required.
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