Apprentice Lineworker: Learns to climb poles and work on power lines under journeymen, paid from day one. Typical pay $58k.
Central Office Technician: Maintains the switches, fiber equipment and backup batteries inside the buildings where a phone and internet company's network connects. Typical pay $68k.
In-Building Wireless (DAS) Technician: Installs hidden antenna networks inside stadiums, hospitals, airports and subways so phones get signal where they otherwise would not. Typical pay $65k.
Streetlight Technician: Keeps a city’s streetlights, highway lights and decorative lamps working, from bucket-truck repairs to smart LED controls. Typical pay $60k.
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Line Clearance Tree Trimmer: Trims trees away from power lines so they do not cause outages or fires. Typical pay $50k.
Utility Groundman: Supports line crews from the ground, a common first step toward a lineworker apprenticeship. Typical pay $46k.
Underground Utility Locator: Finds and marks buried gas, power, and fiber lines before anyone digs. Typical pay $46k.
Cable & Internet Installer: Installs and fixes cable TV, internet, and phone service at homes and businesses. Typical pay $48k.
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