The work of this craft is chiefly concerned with the erection of poles and towers, the stringing of overhead lines, the installation of underground systems, the installation and connection of sub-stations and all types of maintenance and modification of the above.

Practically all of the line work is performed out of doors and Linemen are exposed to all types of weather conditions and heights ranging from 40 feet to several hundred feet off of the ground. Linemen must be physically capable of climbing up and down metal towers, wood poles and other structures. They must handle heavy equipment and other materials while suspended from towers by using safety belt, and from wood poles while standing on climbers and suspended by safety belt. This occupation requires a high degree of physical strength and endurance.

Due to the nature of the work, construction Linemen are expected to travel and live away from home for a portion of the time.

  Must be at least 18 years old

  Must have a high school diploma or GED

  Physically fit for the trade

  Length of program - 3.5  years

  7,000 hours of on-the-job training

  Related classroom instruction

  Medical and pension benefits

  Wages start at 60% of current journeyman rate

  Wage increases approximately every 1,000 hours of training

  Copy of high school diploma or GED

  Proof of age

Southwestern Line Constructors

Joint Apprenticeship And Training Program

3232 North 20th Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85016

(602) 264-1876

E-mail swlcajatc@earthlink.net