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Power Line Worker

Power Line Worker

Industry
🏗️Construction
Jobs per Year
376
Houston Entry Wage
$24 - $31/hr

Career Overview

Electrical power-line installers and repairers install and maintain the power grid: the network of cables and wires that moves electricity from generating plants to consumers.

As an electrical power line installer, you can earn while you learn. Electrical power-line installers and repairers typically complete apprenticeships or other employer-sponsored training programs.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at heights
Work outside
Physical strength
Constant travel

Interested in this career path?

There are 4 Training Programs available for this career path

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2 Enrolling now
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Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Although not mandatory, certification is available for electrical power-line installers and repairers.

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$24 - $31/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$48 - $53/hr

Training Programs for becoming a Power Line Worker

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Electrical Lineworker & Management
Texas State Technical College
Texas State Technical College

Electrical Lineworker & Management

Construction
Jobs: 376Wage: $24-$31/hr
Duration: 2 years
Electrical Lineworker Technology
Texas State Technical College
Texas State Technical College
Enrolling now

Electrical Lineworker Technology

Construction
Jobs: 376Wage: $24-$31/hr
Duration: 6-18 months
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Electrical Lineworker Technology (AA)
Texas State Technical College
Texas State Technical College
Enrolling now

Electrical Lineworker Technology (AA)

Construction
Jobs: 376Wage: $24-$31/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Powerline Technician
HCC Industrial Technology & Energy
HCC Industrial Technology & Energy

Powerline Technician

Construction
Jobs: 376Wage: $24-$31/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Driver's License
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