Lineman at Idaho Northwest Lineman College

Idaho Northwest Lineman College in Meridian, ID sponsors this non-union Lineman Apprenticeship, offering a structured pathway into one of the most in-demand skilled trades in the energy sector. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, earning a wage from day one while developing the skills needed to work safely on electrical power lines and distribution systems.

The program runs for four years and combines 7,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical lines, work with high-voltage equipment, operate line trucks and aerial lifts, and follow industry safety standards including OSHA requirements. Classroom instruction reinforces electrical theory, blueprint reading, and safe work practices.

Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level linemen in the electric utility, construction, and public works sectors. Linemen are consistently in strong demand as the nation's electrical grid expands and ages, making this credential a solid foundation for a long-term, well-paying career in the skilled trades.