Georgia DoD SkillBridge Lineman Training Program; Duty Military

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 Skill Bridge 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.

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.

• Transitioning service members eligible for Skill Bridge (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.

• 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.

• Structured apprenticeship approved by the Departments of Labor and Veteran Affairs after your Skill Bridge.
• 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.

Skill Bridge 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.