North Carolina DoD SkillBridge Lineman Training Program (Active Duty Military Only)

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This role is ideal for transitioning service members who are eligible for 90-120 days of SkillBridge 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 doneyou already have the foundation.

What You'll Do in Training and as an Entry Level Employee

• 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

Military Experience We Value (Not Required)

• Engineers (Army 12-Series, USMC 13xx)
• Seabees (BU, EO, CE, UT)
• Aviation or vehicle maintenance
• Motor transport / CDL-eligible roles
• Infantry or operations roles with field exposure

Why Choose Pike?

• Structured apprenticeship approved by the Departments of Labor and Veteran Affairs after your SkillBridge
• 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

Transition Support

SkillBridge 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.

To start your path toward a career as a Lineman apply and include a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should answer:

1. Where are you exiting the military from (Base, City, State/Country)?
2. Where do you want to live post service (City and State)?
3. Where do you want to complete your training?
4. Your EAS/ETS/ Retirement date as applies to your situation?
5. Estimated Date you can start SkillBridge?
6. Number of Days you can participate in our training program (should be 90 or more)?
7. Date you can start employment once you have completed the training program?

We are not a school; we offer this training with the goal of employment as the end state outcome.