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How much does a Trainee Lineman make in New Jersey? The average Trainee Lineman salary in New Jersey is $69,200 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $62,400 and $77,600. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Trainee Lineman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Trainee Lineman Salary $56,209 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Trainee Lineman Salary $62,400 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Trainee Lineman Salary $69,200 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Trainee Lineman Salary $77,600 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Trainee Lineman Salary $85,248 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $62,400 10% $56,209 90% $85,248 75% $77,600 $69,200 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

The Trainee Lineman performs site preparation tasks, including digging holes or trenches, installing anchors, climbing poles, and using equipment like digger derricks, aerial lifts, pulling and tensioning equipment, forklifts, and dump trucks. Constructs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground transmission lines. Being an Trainee Lineman follows all safety regulations and procedures. Installs wire and cable. In addition, Trainee Lineman work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Apprentice is generally part of a formal or informal on-the-job training program. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires a valid Driver's License. Typically reports to a supervisor. Being an Trainee Lineman works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Trainee Lineman

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Line Repairman II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $71,329 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $72,591 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $72,654 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $71,266 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $73,727 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $71,329 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $70,256 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $70,824 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $72,654 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $71,329 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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