Line Worker-Apprentice
Employer: Dominion Energy
Location: Hollywood / Charleston area, SC (in-person; must be able to work at any assigned location within the Charleston service territory)
Pay: Starting rates by experience: $24.86/hr (0–3 yrs) • $29.05/hr (3–5 yrs) • $38.11/hr (5+ yrs)
Type: Full-time — Line Worker Apprentice (4-year DESC apprenticeship; distribution line construction & maintenance)
What You’ll Do:
Assist with construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground electric distribution lines. Climb and work from utility poles and structures, handle heavy equipment and materials, perform emergency/storm restoration, follow strict safety procedures when working near high- and low-voltage equipment, and complete the four-year apprenticeship program (hands-on + classroom training).
Why It Stands Out:
• Clear apprenticeship pathway with progressive pay bands tied to experience and training.
• Strong benefits package (health, retirement, PTO, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays) and long-term career trajectory at a major utility.
• Hands-on, skilled trade work with opportunities for advancement and storm-response experience.
• Multiple hiring levels allow applicants with varying experience to be considered.
Potential Trade-offs:
• Physically demanding work — climbing, heavy lifting, working at heights, and exposure to inclement weather.
• Must be available for after-hours callouts, scheduled overtime, and storm response.
• Travel/relocation expectations — live within a 20-mile (≈30-minute) drive of the service territory within six months of hire.
• Requirement to obtain/maintain CDL-A within six months and complete a multi-year apprenticeship.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED.
• 0+ years of related experience accepted; level placed according to documented experience/training.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving history; ability to obtain CDL-Class A within 6 months.
• Excellent physical condition, mechanical aptitude, and ability to work in heat/cold and at heights.
• Ability to pass Dominion’s physical skills assessment and meet DESC apprenticeship requirements.
Benefits & Notes:
• Competitive salary tiers, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and career development.
• Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Some positions may be subject to export-control screening that could affect eligibility.
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This role suits you if you want a physically active, skilled-trade career with structured apprenticeship training and clear pay progression — would you take it, or prefer a related role with lighter travel/field demands?
). If you can live central to the yards, call‑outs sting less — would you jump on it?