Twin Districts Region MS

CAREER TYPE

Electrical power-line installer | Electrical power-line repairer

Electric linemen are the brains and the muscle behind making sure electric power is constantly delivered and available. In the aftermath of disastrous weather events is when electric linemen are at their best. They work carefully and quickly to restore power throughout the countryside, so our lives and well-being are not disrupted.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: $68,010.00

Class Types:

  • AEL 1118 - Electric Lineman I: This course covers basic electricity, OSHA standards, CPR instruction, and basic computer technology. AEL 1128 - Electric Lineman II: Topics covered include transformer, electric codes, pole climbing and RUS specifications.

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Electric Lineman Apprentice-Electrical power-line installer | Electrical power-line repairer

The Apprentice Electric Lineman program at George County Center is a one semester, 600 hour program. Students receive specialized instruction in certification areas required by the electrical power industry. Upon completion, students are prepared for an entry level position as an electrical power-line installer or repairer. The curriculum focuses on basic safety, basic electricity, pole climbing and bucket truck operation, along with other basic skills needed for entry level work in the utilities field.

Example of Class Types

AEL 1118 - Electric Lineman I: This course covers basic electricity, OSHA standards, CPR instruction, and basic computer technology. AEL 1128 - Electric Lineman II: Topics covered include transformer, electric codes, pole climbing and RUS specifications.

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Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must meet general admission requirements as well as the following special requirements: 18 years of age High school diploma or high school equivalency Valid Mississippi driver’s license Motor vehicle report with good driving record (for CDL) DOT physical (indicating a body weight of 280 pounds or less) with a DOT substance test Enjoy outdoor work Physically able to climb and weigh 280 pounds or less ACCUPLACER assessment with Algebra score of 53; sentence structure and Reading comprehension combined score of 149; or Enhance ACT English, Reading, and Math minimum of 16 in each section. Obtain a written permit for a Class A Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from a Department of Public Safety (DPS) office that offers CDL. The application cost is $26 and the license fee is $13. A MS CDL manual that you can study before taking this written test is available online or you can purchase a manual for $2 from a DPS office.

Length of Program
16 Weeks

Summary of Program Requirements
Applicants must meet general admission requirements as well as the following special requirements: 18 years of age High school diploma or high school equivalency Valid Mississippi driver’s license Motor vehicle report with good driving record (for CDL) DOT physical (indicating a body weight of 280 pounds or less) with a DOT substance test Enjoy outdoor work Physically able to climb and weigh 280 pounds or less ACCUPLACER assessment with Algebra score of 53; sentence structure and Reading comprehension combined score of 149; or Enhance ACT English, Reading, and Math minimum of 16 in each section. Obtain a written permit for a Class A Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from a Department of Public Safety (DPS) office that offers CDL. The application cost is $26 and the license fee is $13. A MS CDL manual that you can study before taking this written test is available online or you can purchase a manual for $2 from a DPS office.

Skills Needed
Basic Skills: Basic Computer Applications Basic Electricity, Codes, etc. Basic Electricity I Basic Electricity II Interpersonal Skills National Electric Code Course National Electric Safety Code Course RUS Specifications (Overhead and Underground) Mississippi Class A Commercial Driver’s License OSHA: CPR, First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens Hazardous Material Training and Material Safety Data Sheets Job Site Safety (Confined Space, Shoring, etc.) Personal Protective Equipment Rigging Power Company Specific: Pole Climbing Pole Top Rescue Bucket Truck System Protection and Operation Basic Transformer Change Out from Pole
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
George County Center

Contact

(601) 947-4201
gc.enrollment@mgccc.edu.