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Electrical Lineworker|7 months

Power the Grid

Climb higher. Earn more. Join the elite tradespeople who build and maintain America's electrical infrastructure.

$82,340
Median salary
7
Months to complete
10,700
New jobs by 2033
2
Campus locations

Why Electrical Lineworker?

The facts speak for themselves.

Highest median salary of any TWS program: $82,340/year. Top earners exceed $108,000.

America's power grid is aging and expanding. Lineworkers are in critical demand nationwide.

Storm restoration work pays premium rates. When the lights go out, lineworkers are the heroes.

CDL Class A permit prep included. Drive the trucks that get you to the job site.

Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Clock-hour program of focused, hands-on training. No filler courses, no wasted time.

LNW101Module 1

Lineworker Fundamentals

Electrical theory, safety protocols, PPE, and the physics of power distribution.

LNW105Module 2

Pole Climbing & Rescue

Climbing techniques, fall protection, and aerial rescue procedures. Physical conditioning included.

LNW110Module 3

Line Construction

Setting poles, stringing wire, installing crossarms, and building distribution lines.

LNW115Module 4

Transformer Installation

Single-phase and three-phase transformer installation, connections, and testing.

LNW120Module 5

Underground Systems

Underground cable installation, splicing, terminations, and fault location.

LNW125Module 6

Lineworker Capstone

Storm restoration scenarios, hot-line techniques, and comprehensive skills assessment.

Certifications Included

CDL Class A permit prepOSHA 10-Hour ConstructionFirst Aid/CPRPole climbing certification
Salary Data

What You Can Earn

All salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 OEWS (SOC 49-9051).

$82,340
Median annual salary
Top earners (90th percentile)
10,700
New jobs by 2033

Career paths after graduation

Lineworker ApprenticeLine InstallerPower Line TechnicianCable SplicerSubstation Technician

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 OEWS. SOC 49-9051. Actual earnings vary by location, experience, employer, and certifications.

A Typical Day

What a Training Day Looks Like

1
Morning

Safety & Theory

Review safety protocols, study power distribution, and prep equipment for the day's work.

2
Mid-Day

Pole Climbing & Line Work

Climb poles, string wire, install hardware, and practice aerial rescue techniques.

3
Afternoon

Equipment & Transformers

Install transformers, splice underground cable, and operate bucket trucks and digger derricks.

Flexible scheduling available: morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and overnight options.

Graduate Stories

Real Graduates. Real Results.

"The pay is unreal. First year out I cleared $75K with overtime. During storm season, you can make even more. It's hard work, but the reward matches the effort."

BS
Brandon S.
$75K+ in first year

"I love working outdoors. Every day is different. You're building the infrastructure that powers entire communities. There's real pride in that."

CD
Chris D.
Line Tech at major utility
Who's Hiring

Companies That Hire TWS Graduates

Pike Electric
Utility Construction
MYR Group
Electrical Construction
Quanta Services
Infrastructure Services
Duke Energy
Electric Utility
Florida Power & Light
Electric Utility
Locations & Start Dates

Train Near You

2 campuses offering Electrical Lineworker. New classes start every few weeks.

Dallas Metro (Irving), TX

2545 Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062

Next start: March 17, 2026
Morning · Afternoon

Jacksonville, FL

3500 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Next start: March 17, 2026
Morning · Afternoon

Program Disclosures

Gainful Employment Information

As required by our accrediting body (ACCSC) and the U.S. Department of Education, we provide the following outcomes data for this program.

71%

Graduation Rate

88%

Job Placement Rate

$16,200

Median Student Debt

$42,000

Median Annual Earnings

66%

On-Time Completion

N/A — licensure varies by state/utility

Licensure/Certification

Data reflects the most recent reporting period. Graduation and placement rates are calculated per ACCSC standards. Median earnings reflect reported wages of graduates within 12 months of completion. Median debt includes federal and private loans. For complete consumer information, visit tws.edu/consumer-information. Accredited by ACCSC — verify accreditation.

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