North Carolina DoD SkillBridge Lineman Training Program; Duty Military

Who This Role Is For

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
• Team‑based field work

If you’ve worked in austere conditions, followed detailed procedures, and relied on your team to get the job done—you already have the foundation.

• 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

• Engineers (Army 12‑Series, USMC 13xx)
• Seabees (BU, EO, CE, UT)
• Aviation or vehicle maintenance
• Motor transport / CDL‑eligible roles check out the 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, we can connect through 50 Strong Mentorship program to discuss the program and your opportunities
• Completion of the program results in an offer of employment