Lineman at Kansas Municipal Utilities / KMU Lineman Apprenticeship 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.