Lineman at Nw Lineman College
at Nw Lineman College in Meridian, ID
About This Program
NW Lineman College in Meridian, ID offers this non-union, employer-sponsored Lineman Apprenticeship for individuals seeking a hands-on career working with electrical power systems. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, making it possible to build professional skills without forgoing income during training.
The apprenticeship spans four years and is structured around 7,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Trainees learn to construct, inspect, and maintain electrical transmission and distribution lines, work with high-voltage equipment, rig and operate line vehicles, and apply industry-standard safety protocols. Classroom sessions cover electrical theory, line construction methods, and applicable codes and regulations.
At the conclusion of the program, apprentices earn journey-level status as linemen, qualifying them to work across a range of employers in the utility and electrical construction industries. With grid modernization and renewable energy expansion driving steady demand, trained linemen enjoy strong job stability and career advancement opportunities.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
7,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
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.
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