Lineman Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Lineman jobs involve installing and maintaining electrical power and distribution lines, and U.S. employers can sponsor foreign workers through the H-2B visa for temporary seasonal work or through EB-3 green card pathways for permanent positions. Apprenticeship credentials, journeyman cards, and union affiliations are central to what sponsors evaluate.
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Date: Nov 10, 2026
Location: Broussard, Louisiana, United States
Company: Entergy
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Under directive supervision, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be able to do the most complicated construction and maintenance work on dead or energized transmission and underground or overhead distribution conductors, structures and equipment, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:
- Have equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of Lineman 2nd Class.
- Make all types of transformer installations; do phasing and check rotation on circuits; trace and clear grounds and opens on series circuits.
- Do all classes of hot line tool work.
- Reeve blocks.
- Plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Check, handle and be responsible for all material removed from and returned to stock, and prepare reports and records.
- Act in capacity of supervisor when authorized.
- Direct work of assistants, instruct and train new employees.
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Know Company's safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be able to render practical first aid on or off the ground.
- Know the location of, and be able to operate, all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
- Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Have a thorough working knowledge of electric transmission and distribution circuits and related equipment including Switchman certification.
- Have thorough knowledge of hot line tools and their application.
- Be able to read and understand all wiring diagrams and blueprints as related to transmission and distribution construction and maintenance.
- Fully understand and be proficient in using technology needed to perform job such as computers, tablets and associated software.
- Accurately identify and record all changes to constructed jobs according to Company requirements.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
- Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
- Be able to work at heights and close spaces.
- Good hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
Louisiana (Bargaining):
Apprentice 1st Year: Completion of an accredited Lineworker Training program OR prior demonstrated linework experience required
Apprentice 2nd Year: 2 years lineman experience required
Apprentice 3rd Year: 3 years lineman experience required
Apprentice 4th Year: 4 years lineman experience required
Journeyman Lineman: 5 years lineman experience required
Company Testing
None
Essential Functions of the Linemen Position:
- Must be able to traverse uneven terrain (including, but not limited to, wet, muddy and/or slippery terrain, concrete or asphalt) with a full complement of tools weighing up to fifty pounds.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather, including, extreme heat and cold.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces.
- Must be able to work alone when performing restoration services.
- Must be able to perform physical tasks, including digging, pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting up to 115 pounds.
- Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Must be able to safely operate trucks and heavy equipment and safely work around energized lines and equipment.
- Must be able to work at heights for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work overhead from a bucket truck (perform work above shoulders on energized overhead lines).
- Must be able to climb up and descend from wooden/steel structures, poles and ladders and be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grip, handle and feel.
- Must have the ability to perform emergency rescue operations, including bringing unconscious or injured co-worker down from significant height or elevated area.
- Must have sound judgment necessary to work safely in inherently dangerous environment.
- Must be able to understand and follow safety rules.
- Must be able to work up to 16 continuous hours per day.
- Must have the ability to wear required personal protection equipment.
- Must be able to perform basic computer tasks, such as entering time worked, noting beginning and completion of assigned task, checking and responding to emails, completing computer-based training, and other similar tasks.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and interact with a team.
- Must have the ability to manage stress and handle tense situations.
- Must have regular and reliable attendance.
- Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
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Primary Location: Louisiana - Broussard Louisiana : Broussard
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: Bargaining
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125615
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Equal Opportunity
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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Get your journeyman card recognized early
U.S. electrical contractors hiring sponsored linemen want proof of journeyman-level credentials before the offer stage. Have your home-country certification evaluated for equivalency through a recognized credential assessment service before you apply.
Target union-affiliated contractors for sponsorship
IBEW-affiliated electrical contractors have established hiring pipelines and are more familiar with sponsoring foreign journeymen. Focus your search on contractors working large-scale transmission or substation projects, where seasonal and project-based H-2B demand is highest.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Lineman sponsorship is concentrated among a small pool of electrical and utility contractors. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified visa filing history for this role, filtered by state and project type, so you're not applying blind.
Understand the H-2B cap and filing window
H-2B has a 66,000 annual cap split across two half-year periods. Employers must file temporary labor certifications with DOL well before the season starts, so if you're targeting summer construction work, the employer's filing deadline may fall months earlier than you expect.
Confirm your offer letter specifies the work classification
DOL requires the employer's temporary labor certification to match the exact duties and classification of the role. Ask your prospective employer to confirm whether the offer covers distribution linework, transmission, or substation maintenance, since mismatches can delay or invalidate the certification.
Use O*NET to match your experience to U.S. job requirements
The O*NET profile for line installers and repairers lists the specific tasks, tools, and knowledge areas U.S. employers document in sponsorship filings. Reviewing it helps you frame your resume and credentials using the same language DOL and employers expect to see.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do lineman jobs qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
No. The H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation defined by a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Lineman roles are skilled trades that don't meet that threshold. The realistic visa pathways for sponsored linemen are H-2B visa for temporary or seasonal work and the EB-3 skilled worker green card for permanent positions with an employer willing to run a PERM labor certification.
What visa do most employers use to sponsor linemen?
H-2B is the most common route for lineman sponsorship because electrical construction and utility maintenance work is often project-based or seasonal. The employer files a temporary labor certification with DOL proving no available U.S. workers, then files Form I-129 with USCIS. EB-3 sponsorship also happens for permanent hires, but it requires PERM labor certification and involves longer timelines due to per-country green card backlogs.
Does a lineman need a degree to get sponsored?
No degree is required. The EB-3 skilled worker category requires at least two years of training or experience, and journeyman-level field experience qualifies. For H-2B, DOL focuses on the temporary nature of the work and the employer's inability to find U.S. workers, not the worker's academic credentials. Your journeyman card, apprenticeship completion records, and documented field hours carry more weight than any degree.
How do I find lineman jobs with visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate for lineman and electrical construction roles posted by employers with verified visa sponsorship history. Sponsoring employers in this trade are concentrated in utility infrastructure, transmission line construction, and large commercial electrical contracting, so filtering by those sectors helps you identify the most active sponsors quickly.
Can a lineman sponsored on H-2B transition to a green card?
Yes, but it requires a separate employer-sponsored process. H-2B doesn't allow dual intent, so you can't formally pursue a green card while on H-2B status without risking your visa. If your employer wants to retain you permanently, they'd need to run a PERM labor certification through DOL and file an EB-3 petition with USCIS, which is a distinct process from your original H-2B sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Lineman jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.