Electric Line Technician

Electric Line Technician Program Overview

• Certificate
• 1 year
• Main Campus - Ironwood

Overview

Electric line technicians work for contractors, public utilities, municipal utilities, electric cooperatives, and electric transmission companies, installing poles, towers, wires, and cables. They use power equipment to dig holes for installing poles and towers, and for digging trenches to install underground cables and wire. They climb poles and towers or use truck-mounted buckets to connect wires, install transformers, and perform maintenance on street light systems, electrical distribution, and high voltage transmission lines. These technicians may also build substations, install circuit breakers, switches, and other equipment required to provide electric service to residential, commercial, and industrical customers. 

Unique Features

• 1-year certificate program that leads directly to employment.
• Hands-on training with real equipment.
• Safety is a major focus, with repetitive drills and training on industry-standard safety protocols.

Requirements

Students are able to complete their CDL as part of the ELT program or obtain it prior to enrolling.

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