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2026 current openings
Pennsylvania
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Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Co-op · before you apply
Valley Rural Electric is hiring linemen. Touchstone Energy co-ops collectively deliver power and energy solutions to more than 32 million members every day. Electric cooperatives distribute power for 56 percent of the U.S. land mass over 2.4 million miles of power lines. Electric cooperatives were established to provide electricity to rural America and now make up the largest electric utility network in the nation.
Step 01. Pay
The average Lineman salary is $88,520 in Valley Rural Electric. Valley Electric Association benefits and perks, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.
Step 02. Apprentice
Meet daily with supervisory field personnel to receive work orders and review instructions. Inspect materials for each assignment, as specified by staking sheets. Load each line vehicle with checked out materials. Return and help dismantle salvage materials. Transfer poles from inventor to trailer and assists in the pole setting operation. Assist with framing poles and specifications. Perform procedures customary to overhead and underground distribution line work (string wire, splicing, terminating, climbing and framing poles, etc.)
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Valley Rural Electric All responsibilities will be performed under the supervision of a Journeyman Lineman. Learn and assist with performing the construction, maintenance and repairs of the, Learn and comply with all safety policies, rules, and regulations.
Step 04. Hiring
Valley Rural Electric Lineman Be able to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL, Manual dexterity to maintain proper safety while performing work from the pole in hooks.
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