Lineworker
Program Quick Facts
Lineworkers play a vital role in building and maintaining the nation’s electric grid, and they are often the first responders when accidents or storms disrupt power.
*Grants are available for those who qualify.
More information about the Lineman Academy here.
In partnership with
Our Electrical Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Program is designed to give you a competitive advantage when applying for well-paying jobs in the electric utility and telecommunications sectors.
The Great Oaks Lineworker program is in partnership with the Lineman Academy. These experts are deeply knowledgeable in the essential skills needed for success in the field and are committed to fostering skill development in their students. The program offers a comprehensive training approach, combining hands-on learning with classroom instruction to simulate real-world scenarios. Students will gain the practical and technical expertise necessary to build, maintain, and repair electrical and telecommunications systems, preparing them for a career in this vital industry.
What you will learn:
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Pole Climbing Techniques & Hardware
- Basic Electrical Principles & Theory
- Conductors and Transformers
- Personal and Insulating Protective Equipment
- Aerial and Underground Construction, Maintenance and Repair
- Digger-Derrick and Bucket Truck Operation
Upon completion, students will earn the Class D Linemen Certificate.
All students must have a high school diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency) to start the program and be 18 years old by the completion of the program. HSE hotline: 513.612.5806