Georgia DoD SkillBridge Lineman Training Program (Active Duty Military Only)

Pike Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship

Veteran-experienced leadership

Strong overtime potential

Long-term career path

Community support skills

Job summary

A leading utility service provider in Georgia is seeking transitioning service members for an entry-level training role focused on installing and maintaining power infrastructure. Candidates will receive structured apprenticeship training aimed at employment, with opportunities for significant career growth. The role demands physical work outdoors and adherence to strict safety standards. Ideal applicants should have experience in construction, utilities, or heavy equipment operation, but no specific military experience is required.

Qualifications

• Transitioning service members eligible for SkillBridge (90-120 days).
• Experience in physically demanding environments.
• Experience in safety-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair power infrastructure.
• Work and train as part of a crew for utility support.
• Follow strict safety standards and operational procedures.
• Travel for storm or emergency restoration as needed.

Skills

Experience in construction

Experience in engineering

Experience in utilities

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work

Safety-critical operations

Team-based field work

Job description

Role

You do not need to be a lineman or electrician to apply. This role is ideal for transitioning service members who are eligible for 90‑120 days of SkillBridge and who have experience in construction, engineering, utilities, or maintenance; heavy equipment or vehicle operation; working outdoors in physically demanding environments; safety‑critical or high‑risk operations; or team‑based field work.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do in Training and as an Entry Level Employee:

• Install, maintain, and repair transmission, substation, or overhead/underground distribution power infrastructure in an on‑the‑job training environment.
• Work and train as part of a crew supporting critical infrastructure for our utility partners.
• Follow strict safety standards and operational procedures.
• In a training or entry level role you will not work directly with energized powerlines.
• Travel and respond to storm or emergency restoration work when required.

Qualifications

• Transitioning service members eligible for SkillBridge (90‑120 days).
• Experience in construction, engineering, utilities, or maintenance.
• Experience in heavy equipment or vehicle operation.
• Experience working outdoors in physically demanding environments.
• Experience in safety‑critical or high‑risk operations.
• Experience in team‑based field work.

Military Experience We Value (Not Required)

• Engineers (Army 12‑Series, USMC 13xx)
• Seabees (BU, EO, CE, UT)
• Aviation or vehicle maintenance
• Motor transport / CDL‑eligible roles (check FMCSA Military Waiver Programs for CDL)
• Infantry or operations roles with field exposure.

Why Choose Pike?

• Structured apprenticeship approved by the Departments of Labor and Veteran Affairs after your SkillBridge.
• Veteran‑experienced leadership and crews.
• Consistent work, strong overtime potential.
• Long‑term career path (Groundman → C Lineman → B Lineman → A Lineman → Foreman → General Foreman → Area Supervisor).
• Skills that directly support communities and national infrastructure.

Transition Support

SkillBridge participation required for this posting. Recruiter is a veteran who can assist in translating military experience, and we connect through the 50 Strong Mentorship program to discuss the program and your opportunities. Completion of the program results in an offer of employment.

We are not a school; we offer this training with the goal of employment as the end state outcome.