Lineworker
A lineworker (lineman (American English), linesman (British English), powerline technician (PLT), or powerline worker) is a tradesperson who constructs and maintains electric power transmission, telecommunications lines (cable, internet and phone) and distribution lines.
A lineworker generally does outdoor installation and maintenance jobs. Those who install and maintain electrical wiring inside buildings are electricians.
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Matching Lineworker Colleges
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Four or more years; Public; $10,184 average out-state tuition; $4,574 average in-state tuition |
Metropolitan Community College Area
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $4,455 average out-state tuition; $2,970 average in-state tuition |
State Technical College of Missouri
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $11,370 average out-state tuition; $5,685 average in-state tuition |
Texas State Technical College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $11,369 average out-state tuition; $6,950 average in-state tuition |
Northeast Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $4,410 average out-state tuition; $3,150 average in-state tuition |
Brookdale Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,355 average out-state tuition; $7,605 average in-state tuition |
Alpena Community College
Four or more years; Public; $7,260 average out-state tuition; $7,260 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Lineworker Majors
NCK Tech Kansas Promise ScholarshipNorth Central Kansas Technical College |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)Washington Student Achievement Council |
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award Up to $11,000 |
deadline Varies |
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BrandSource x Foster Love ScholarshipFoster Love |
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award Up to $11,000 |
deadline Varies |
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ACI Foundation Fellowship ProgramAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI) |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Schneider Electric SkillPointe ScholarshipSkillPointe Foundation |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Schneider Electric Boston Area SkillPointe ScholarshipSkillPointe Foundation |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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OTEC Lineman School ScholarshipOregon Trail Electric Co-op (OTEC) |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Trade School ScholarshipSilicon Valley Power |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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AGC Graduate ScholarshipAssociated General Contractors Education and Research Foundation |
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award $3,750 |
deadline November 01, 2024 |
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Heritage Scholarship (COT) - University of Montana, Montana TechUniversity of Montana at Montana Tech |
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award $3,568 |
deadline Varies |
Lineworker Related Majors
- Electrician
- Construction Trades
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
- Building Construction Technology/Technician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
- Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
- Well Drilling/Driller
- Metal Building Assembly/Assembler
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher
- Roofer
- Drywall Installation/Drywaller
- Carpet, Floor, and Tile Worker
- Blasting/Blaster
- Glazier