Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Lineman Jobs
Louisville is LG&E and KU territory, and the work follows the Ohio River corridor and the industrial load along it. Average lineman pay here runs about $82,775 a year, and IBEW Local 210 covers outside line work and apprenticeship pathways in the metro. Every serious posting in Kentucky expects a Class A CDL, and severe weather restoration is a standing part of the job, not a bonus round. Compare against the salary-by-state guide before you sign anything.
Who is hiring
Louisville Employers
LG&E and KUUtility
The IOU that owns the wire; staff seats, benefits, and mutual aid obligations when storms hit.
Davis H. Elliot ConstructionContractor
Kentucky-rooted line contractor working distribution and transmission across the region.
Pike ElectricContractor
Storm restoration and utility construction crews that travel when the work does.
MasTec Utility ServicesContractor
Distribution and transmission builds; hours and per diem drive the check more than base rate.
The seniority, benefit, and hiring-cycle differences between the utility and the contractors are broken down in the IOU vs co-op vs municipal guide.
Nearby Hiring Hubs
Jeffersonville and New Albany sit across the river in Indiana, and Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, and La Grange are all inside a commutable ring. Widening your search to those five meaningfully increases the number of open calls.
Questions
Louisville Lineman FAQ
What do linemen make in Louisville?
Average Louisville lineman salary runs about $82,775 annually, before storm and overtime hours. Contractor totals swing well above that in a heavy restoration year.
Which IBEW local covers Louisville?
IBEW Local 210 covers outside line work and apprenticeship pathways in the Louisville area. Use the IBEW local finder to confirm the book before you drive in.
Is a CDL required to get hired here?
Kentucky utilities and contractors require a Class A CDL. Get it before you apply rather than asking an employer to wait on you.
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