Lineman at Kansas Municipal Utilities / KMU Lineman Apprenticeship Program

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at Kansas Municipal Utilities / KMU Lineman Apprenticeship Program in McPherson, KS

About This Program

Kansas Municipal Utilities / KMU Lineman Apprenticeship Program in McPherson, KS sponsors this non-union Lineman Apprenticeship, designed to train the next generation of skilled electrical line workers for Kansas's municipal utility systems. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program while gaining the hands-on skills needed for a demanding and rewarding trade.

The apprenticeship is time-based and runs four years, combining 7,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on overhead and underground electric distribution systems, operate line trucks and aerial bucket equipment, learn to work safely around energized conductors, and follow utility and OSHA safety protocols. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, distribution system design, line hardware, and regulatory requirements.

Graduates complete the program as journey-level linemen with the experience and credentials to work within municipal electric utilities across Kansas and beyond. This program is particularly well-suited for those looking to serve their local community through public power work, with strong job stability and the potential for long-term career advancement.

Wage & Training

OJT Hours

7,000

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RTI Hours

576

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Duration

4 years

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What to Expect as a Lineman Apprentice

Duration

4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction

On-the-Job Training

~35 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (7,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)

Paid Training

You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress

Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Lineman

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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