Utility & Power Line Driver
Keep the lights on. Keep moving.
$48,000–$78,000
Strong
Class A or Class B
Regular schedule with storm response overtime
Overview
Utility drivers support electric, gas, and water infrastructure — transporting equipment, materials, and crews to job sites. Positions range from bucket truck operators to equipment haulers for utility contractors. Class A or Class B CDL is required depending on the vehicle.
Grid modernization and renewable energy expansion are driving utility sector growth.
A Day in the Life
Utility drivers transport crews and equipment to job sites, operate aerial lifts or bucket trucks, and support line crews with materials and logistics throughout the workday.
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Stable employer base
- Overtime during storm response
- Grid modernization driving growth
- Benefits through utilities
Challenges
- Storm response requires travel
- Outdoor work in all weather
- Some positions require additional certifications
- Irregular hours during emergencies
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How Diesel Xtrem Prepares You
Our Class A and Class B programs qualify you for utility driver positions. We prepare you for the skills test that utility employers require during hiring.