Bakersfield sits in PG&E’s Central Valley territory, with heavy distribution and transmission work tied to oilfield loads, agriculture pumps, and summer heat stress on the grid. Employers include PG&E, PAR Electrical Contractors, Summit Line Construction, and MGE Underground. Average Bakersfield lineman salary: $97,210 annually. Nearby hiring hubs: Delano , Wasco , Taft , Shafter , Visalia . California requires a Class A CDL for lineworkers; PG&E apprenticeships run through union programs with IBEW locals covering Kern County. Check out open lineman jobs in Bakersfield below.