Jacksonville, Florida Lineman Jobs
Jacksonville is a JEA town. The city owns its electric system, so the anchor employer here is a municipal utility rather than an investor-owned one, which changes how you apply and how hiring works compared to an IOU or co-op. Average lineman pay in the metro runs about $82,475 a year, and Duval County sits on the Atlantic coast, so June through November hurricane season drives real storm and restoration hours. Most field lineman roles here want a Class A or B CDL.
Employers Hiring in the Metro
City-owned electric utility and the largest single line-work employer in Duval County.
Distribution and transmission crews, plus storm callout across the Southeast.
Line construction and utility contracting with a heavy Florida footprint.
Utility line contractor staffing distribution and T&D work in the metro.
Nearby Hiring Hubs
- Orange Park and Jacksonville Beach, inside JEA's service footprint and an easy commute.
- St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach, coastal territory where contractor crews stage after named storms.
What Jacksonville Crews Want
- CDL first. A Class A or B is standard for Florida field lineman roles, and not having one screens you out before the interview. See the CDL and DOT card requirements.
- Storm availability. Hurricane season runs June through November. Crews here expect you to take callout, work extended shifts, and travel in-state when a storm makes landfall.
- An entry path that fits. Florida is a right-to-work state, so plenty of Jacksonville line work is non-union contractor work you enter as a groundman. If you want the union route instead, use the IBEW local finder to identify the local covering outside line work in northeast Florida.
Jacksonville Lineman FAQ
How much do linemen make in Jacksonville?
The average lineman salary in Jacksonville is about $82,475 per year. Storm restoration hours during hurricane season can push actual earnings well past that in an active year.
Do I need a CDL for lineman jobs in Jacksonville?
For most field lineman roles, yes. Florida line crews commonly require a Class A or B CDL, though some groundman positions let you start without one and get licensed on the job.
Who is the biggest lineman employer in Jacksonville?
JEA, the city-owned electric utility serving Duval County. Contractors including Pike, MasTec Utility Services, and Power Corporation of America also hire steadily in the metro, especially around storm season.