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Lineman Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Lineman interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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What accomplishment do you believe was the most difficult for you to achieve?

The interviewer asks this question to gauge your ability to overcome challenges. As an electrical lineman, you've likely faced many obstacles in your work, and the interviewer wants to know how you handle them. Be honest and specific about your experience, and highlight the skills you developed in the process. This will demonstrate your resilience and problem-solving abilities, which are essential qualities for anyone in this field. Remember to focus on the positive outcome of the accomplishment and how it has helped you grow as a professional. Being able to face a challenge or difficult situation and still gain achievement in the end is incredible. Talk to the interviewer about a time when you were able to come out on top despite being faced with an obstacle.

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35 Lineman Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Lineman interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Accomplishment

    1. What accomplishment do you believe was the most difficult for you to achieve?

  • Adaptability

    2. Can you tell me about a time when you had to work on a power line in a difficult or unique location?

  • Adaptability

    3. Have you ever worked in a situation where the rules and guidelines were not clear? How did you cope?

  • Capability

    4. Are there any duties or responsibilities in our job description that you are not confident with?

  • Career Goals

    5. Where do you see your electrical lineman career taking you five years from now?

  • Communication

    6. How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?

  • Communication

    7. An electrical lineman must be a clear communicator, for the sake of safety. Rate your communication skills from 1-10.

  • Compatibility

    8. When a major problem arises, what is your first reaction?

  • Compatibility

    9. How would you describe your work ethic?

  • Competency

    10. How do you ensure your safety while working with high-voltage power lines?

  • Competency

    11. Explain three-phase electric power.

  • Competency

    12. Why does a power plant increase the voltage and drop the amps when sending power through the lines?

  • Discovery

    13. What is your favorite aspect of being an electrical lineman?

  • Discovery

    14. Why were you fired or let go from your last job?

  • Discovery

    15. Tell me about an organization or group outside of work that you contribute to.

  • Discovery

    16. Are you familiar with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers? If so, what has your interaction been with the IBEW?

  • Discovery

    17. What led you to a career as an electrical lineman?

  • Education

    18. Tell me about your safety-related training and certificates.

  • Education

    19. If you could choose an area for further professional development, what would you choose?

  • Experience

    20. There is a lot to learn in the electrical field. When have you been asked to perform a task in which you had little or no experience in doing?

  • Leadership

    21. Do you see yourself as a leader? When have you led a team?

  • Operational

    22. Our electrical linemen work shift work, and are sometimes on call. Are you prepared to work at any moments notice?

  • Operational

    23. Will you make yourself available for overtime hours in emergency situations?

  • Performance Based

    24. Working as an electrical lineman can be a physically taxing career choice. Are you able to handle the physical requirements associated with this job?

  • Problem Solving

    25. Tell me about a time when you had to troubleshoot to solve a problem.

  • Role-Specific

    26. Do you fully understand and accept the dangers associated with being an electrical lineman?

  • Role-Specific

    27. How familiar are you with underground wiring?

  • Role-Specific

    28. How do you prepare your equipment before starting work?

  • Role-Specific

    29. Electrical linemen work in varying conditions. Are you willing and able to work outdoors and in unpredictable weather?

  • Role-Specific

    30. As an electrical lineman, you will be exposed to heights on a regular basis. Do you have any challenges around heights?

  • Salary

    31. What are your salary expectations?

  • Situational

    32. How will you earn the trust of your coworkers?

  • Stress

    33. What are some of the biggest challenges you face as an electrical lineman?

  • Tough

    34. Have you ever been asked to ignore safety concerns? How did you handle the situation?

  • Tough

    35. What steps would you take if you saw a coworker doing something unsafe on the line?