Columbus sits inside AEP Ohio's distribution territory, so most of the local work is overhead distribution, streetlight maintenance, and storm repair across Franklin County. Average lineman pay here runs about $85,696 a year, and IBEW Local 71 calls out of Columbus for outside line work. Job calls for journeyman lineman almost always require a Class A CDL, so get that squared away before you sign the book.
The investor-owned utility behind most Franklin County distribution and storm restoration.
Line construction contractor working substation and transmission scopes in central Ohio.
Distribution and maintenance crews, often the easiest door in for groundmen.
Regional electrical contractor picking up utility and line work around the metro.
Postings that say "Columbus" often report to yards in Dublin, Grove City, Westerville, or Newark. Widen your radius to those four and the call volume roughly doubles. If you're not journeyman yet, starting as a groundman with a contractor is the realistic way in around here.
Average lineman salary in Columbus is about $85,696 per year, before storm callouts and overtime. See how that stacks up in the salary by state guide.
Yes for most of them. IBEW Local 71 journeyman lineman calls in Columbus list a CDL or Class A CDL as a requirement.
AEP Ohio owns the distribution system across Franklin County, and contractors like New River Electrical, Asplundh, and R & T Yoder staff up around that work.