'lineworker' originates from the combination of 'line' and 'worker', where 'line' refers to power lines and 'worker' refers to a person who performs a specific task.

'lineworker' evolved from the term 'lineman', which was used in the early 20th century to describe those who worked on telegraph and telephone lines.

Initially, it referred to those working on telegraph lines, but now it includes those working on various types of power and utility lines.