Become a Hurricane Hero with Lineman Jobs That Pay $74K a Year

It’s not a particularly sexy or safe job, but you could say it’s an electric career choice.

Sure, you can’t be afraid of heights or high voltage if you want to become a linemanbut it’s a job that pays more than $74,000 a year and $35 an hour, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

And if you have spent several days without power after a big storm, you know these heroes dangling from power poles are the only ones separating you from the sweet, sweet embrace of a hot shower followed by a Netflix binge.

Oh, and the air conditioning.

“I’d encourage someone (to get into this field) because we need linemen,” said Joe Kohler, owner of Kohler Construction Inc., which his father founded in Pinellas Park, Florida, in 1962.

Lineman Jobs Are in Demand and Pay Really Well

The BLS forecasts the need for at least 23,500 line installers and repairers through 2031. That’s pretty good, especially when you consider the pay mentioned previously.

As Ian wreaked devasation on Florida, more than 4 million people lost power. That means plenty of work for utility contractors and line workers.

But Kohler, who obviously has this kind of work in his blood, said it’s also rewarding to be part of something so integral to our lives. He helped build transmission lines between Florida City and Key West.

“I can tell you, as a kid when we were road tripping to the Keys, my dad’s eyes lit up each time we got to his power line,” his…