Lineman at Power Delivery Program, Inc. (A Northwest LIneman College Company)

Power Delivery Program, Inc., a Northwest Lineman College company based in Meridian, ID, sponsors this non-union Lineman Apprenticeship. The program offers a paid, structured training experience for individuals who want to build a career installing and maintaining the electrical infrastructure that powers homes and businesses.

This four-year, time-based apprenticeship includes 7,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn the full scope of line work, including constructing overhead and underground power distribution systems, operating line vehicles and aerial lifts, safely handling energized electrical conductors, and following OSHA and utility safety guidelines. Classroom coursework covers electrical fundamentals, line construction methods, and relevant codes and standards.

Completers earn journey-level lineman status, equipping them to pursue careers with electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, municipal power departments, and specialty electrical contractors. Backed by the resources and curriculum of Northwest Lineman College, this program provides apprentices with training that aligns closely with employer expectations in the utility industry.