What is an electrical line worker and how to become one

Key steps to become an electrical line worker

1. Explore electrical line worker education requirements

   Most common electrical line worker degrees

   High School Diploma

   42.9 %

   Associate

   28.6 %

   Bachelor's

   21.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific electrical line worker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hand Tools	62.47%
   Electrical Equipment	31.68%
   Electrical Components	5.84%

3. Complete relevant electrical line worker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electrical line workers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an electrical line worker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electrical line worker resumes.

4. Research electrical line worker duties and responsibilities

   • Perform operational checks on components of limit complexity such as heating elements and electrical rudder control switches.
   • Lead lineman building ADSS self support fiber optics for AEP Ohio and Wv.

5. Apply for electrical line worker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an electrical line worker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams