Electrical Line Technician

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• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Electrical Line Technician?

• Enjoy working outdoors instead of sitting at a desk all day
• Use special utilities & telecommunications equipment
• Work for the companies that maintain the power & telecommunications lines that keep our power going

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Install, test & repair electric lines
• Inspect equipment to identify damage, problems, or defects
• Follow safety practice & procedures
• Climb poles or use bucket lifts to access electrical equipment

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• Electric line work includes some risk because linemen often work at great heights and with high-voltage electricity.
• When natural disasters cause extensive damage to electric lines, linemen must work quickly and in potentially inclement weather to repair lines and restore electricity.
• Line installers and repairers do physically demanding work.
• 3 skills or work style traits that will help you succeed in this field:
  • Dependability
  • Preference for practical, hands-on work
  • Adaptability
• Experienced line workers can advance to more complex repair positions and become responsible for increasingly large portions of the network.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Degree

• Electrical Line Technician, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Ground Technician

Level 2

• Line Technician

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2024–2025 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!