Line Constructors
Build and maintain electrical power lines and related systems. Must like to work outside in all weather. An apprentice lineman works under the supervision of journeyman lineman and assists many essential tasks on power distribution systems.
Is a Line Constructors Apprenticeship
Right for Me?
What are the Qualifications?:
- A Line Constructor Apprenticeship must be 18 years old, be able to submit proof of citizenship and age.
- You must have graduated high school with a diploma or earn a GED.
- You need to have proof of a passing grade in high school algebra.
- You need to have a CDL and submit your DMV driving record going back three years.
- Applicants must also be able to take and pass a drug test.
What is the Length of the Apprenticeship?:
- A Lineman Apprenticeship takes three-and-a-half to four years to complete.
Cost of Apprenticeship:
- There is an application fee.
- You must purchase books for your classroom instruction.
Line Constructors Apprentice Expected Wages
Length of Apprenticeship is 8000 hours
| Percentage of Journeyman wage |
Hours worked | Wage/hr |
| 60% | 0000-1000 | Wages Vary |
| 63% | 1001-2000 | Wages Vary |
| 67% | 2001-3000 | Wages Vary |
| 72% | 3001-4000 | Wages Vary |
| 78% | 4001-5000 | Wages Vary |
| 86% | 5001-6000 | Wages Vary |
| 90% | 6001-7000 | Wages Vary |
Electrician Apprenticeship Opportunities
Northern Idaho
Northwest Line JATC
9817 NE 54th St, Suite 101
Vancouver, WA 98662
Phone: 360-816-7100
Southwest Idaho
Mountain States Lineman JATC
8781 S Redmond Rd, Suite 150
Jordan, Utah 84088
Phone: 801-562-2929
Eastern/Central Idaho
Mountain States Lineman JATC
8781 S Redmond Rd, Suite 150
Jordan, Utah 84088
Phone: 801-562-2929
