Lineman at Irby Construction Company Line Erectors Apprenticeship Program

Irby Construction Company sponsors its Line Erectors Apprenticeship Program, a registered non-union lineman apprenticeship based in Brawley, CA. Irby Construction is an experienced electrical contractor with a national footprint, and this employer-sponsored program provides apprentices with direct, paid training on utility and power line construction projects. Participants earn wages throughout the four years of the program.

The apprenticeship includes 7,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly on electrical transmission and distribution line projects, learning to erect poles, string wire, install transformers, and operate specialized construction equipment. Technical instruction covers electrical fundamentals, safety standards, and utility construction practices.

Completing the program leads to journeyman line erector status, a credential that reflects proficiency in one of the construction trades with among the highest earning potential. Irby Construction's presence across multiple states gives graduates strong employment prospects beyond the Brawley area.