78 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $92,560 · projected growth +6.6%. See full occupation profile →
Apprenticeship
AEP Ohio: Electrical Lineworker
AEP Ohio
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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AES Indiana: Electrical Lineworker
AES Indiana
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Alabama Power Company: Electrical Lineworker
Alabama Power Company
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Alyeska Pipeline Service Company: Electrical Lineworker
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Ameren Missouri: Electrical Lineworker
Ameren Missouri
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Appalachian Power (AEP): Electrical Lineworker
Appalachian Power (AEP)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Short-Term Certificate
Apprenticeship Electrical Line Worker
Emily Griffith Technical College
Apprenticeship
Arizona Public Service: Electrical Lineworker
Arizona Public Service
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Arkansas Electric Cooperatives: Electrical Lineworker
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Baltimore Gas & Electric (Exelon): Electrical Lineworker
Baltimore Gas & Electric (Exelon)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Basin Electric Power Cooperative: Electrical Lineworker
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Certificate
Boom Truck Crane 2024
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Assemble and set up the boom truck crane including placement of matting lubrication of components and review of lift requirementsVerify gross capacity and calculate net crane capacity to determine safe lifting limitsOperate crane function controls to perform load unload and lift operationsApply operational aids including LMI OLP and stability systems to support safe crane operationsExecute emergency procedures to respond to unsafe conditions during crane operationsEnsure safety of the lifting area prior to and during crane operations
Certificate
Boom Truck Crane 2025
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Demonstrate working knowledge of OSHA/ASME standards, employer responsibilities, and operator duties. Apply general safety principles to prevent hazards related to ground conditions, weather, power lines, and personnel exposure.Conduct pre-operational inspections, equipment setup, and assembly in accordance with manufacturer guidance and site conditions. Verify the function of operational aids, safety devices, and load charts.Accurately interpret and apply load chart data to determine safe rated capacities under varying configurations. Safely execute crane movements including travel, lifting, booming, and load positioning while accounting for net and gross capacities.Verify load and rigging weights and rigging hardware to ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC and ASME. Demonstrate clear communication using standardized hand and voice signals to coordinate with ground personnel.Understand crane components, configurations, and setup procedures, including boom assembly and stability considerations.Identify inspection intervals, testing requirements, and maintenance needs for ropes, hooks, and crane components. Respond effectively to equipment malfunctions, powerline contact, or site emergencies following OSHA/ASME protocols.
Apprenticeship
Central Maine Power: Electrical Lineworker
Central Maine Power
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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City of Los Angeles (LADWP): Electrical Lineworker
City of Los Angeles (LADWP)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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ComEd (Exelon): Electrical Lineworker
ComEd (Exelon)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Certificate
Commercial Electrician
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply electrical safety practices to protect workers and comply with applicable safety requirementsPerform hand bending and conduit bending to form conduit to required angles and offsetsApply electrical theory principles to support installation and troubleshooting activitiesSelect and use electrical test equipment to measure and verify electrical system performanceApply National Electrical Code requirements to support compliant electrical installationsInstall raceways boxes and fittings including selection assembly and code-compliant installation
Apprenticeship
Con Edison: Electrical Lineworker
Con Edison
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Certificate
Construction and Skilled Trade Assessment (CAST)
Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
AL
Apprenticeship
DC Water & Sewer Authority: Electrical Lineworker
DC Water & Sewer Authority
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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DTE Energy: Electrical Lineworker
DTE Energy
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Delaware Electric Cooperative: Electrical Lineworker
Delaware Electric Cooperative
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Dominion Energy Virginia: Electrical Lineworker
Dominion Energy Virginia
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Duke Energy (SC): Electrical Lineworker
Duke Energy (SC)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
Duke Energy: Electrical Lineworker
Duke Energy
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Certification
Electrical Power Testing Level I
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Identify and connect field test equipment including insulation resistance test sets, multimeters, relay test sets, and ground resistance meters for electrical power testing under direct supervisionApply general safety practices including proper use of portable fire extinguishers, interpretation of safety signage and arc flash placards, and application of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and ANSI safety regulations on electrical power job sitesAdminister first aid and CPR in emergency situations following American Red Cross and American Heart Association guidelinesSelect, inspect, and wear personal protective equipment including hard hats, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, work gloves, body harnesses, and fire-retardant clothing per OSHA and NFPA 70E requirementsApply safe work practices for ladders, scaffolds, and fall protection systems in compliance with OSHA standards for electrical power testing environmentsRecognize confined spaces and apply required entry safety procedures and hazard controls per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146
Apprenticeship
Entergy Louisiana: Electrical Lineworker
Entergy Louisiana
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light): Electrical Lineworker
Evergy (Kansas City Power & Light)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Eversource Energy (MA): Electrical Lineworker
Eversource Energy (MA)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Eversource Energy (NH): Electrical Lineworker
Eversource Energy (NH)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Eversource Energy: Electrical Lineworker
Eversource Energy
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Florida Power & Light (NextEra): Electrical Lineworker
Florida Power & Light (NextEra)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Georgia Power (Southern Company): Electrical Lineworker
Georgia Power (Southern Company)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Green Mountain Power: Electrical Lineworker
Green Mountain Power
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
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Hawaiian Electric: Electrical Lineworker
Hawaiian Electric
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
Idaho Power: Electrical Lineworker
Idaho Power
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Certificate
Industrial /All Purpose Crane 2024
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Assemble and set up the industrial crane including placement of matting lubrication of components and review of lift requirementsVerify gross capacity and calculate net crane capacity to determine safe lifting limitsOperate crane function controls to perform load unload and lift operationsApply operational aids including LMI OLP and stability systems to support safe crane operationsExecute emergency procedures to respond to unsafe conditions during crane operationsEnsure safety of the lifting area prior to and during crane operations
Certificate
Industrial Carry Deck Crane 2025
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply general crane safety practices and regulatory standards governing industrial and carry deck crane operationsAssemble and set up the carry deck crane including site preparation operational components control systems and safety devicesPerform crane inspections testing and maintenance including rope inspection and routine crane maintenanceOperate crane function controls to perform load handling and travel proceduresApply load charts to verify gross and net crane capacity for planned liftsExecute emergency response procedures to manage unsafe conditions during crane operations
Certificate
Industrial Electrician
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply electrical safety practices to protect workers during industrial electrical installation and service operationsApply electrical circuit and theory principles to support industrial electrical system workInstall wireways raceways and fittings for industrial electrical applicationsSelect and install conductors and cables for industrial electrical systemsSelect and use electrical test equipment to measure and verify electrical system performanceApply alternating current principles to support industrial electrical installations and troubleshooting
Apprenticeship
LG&E and KU Energy: Electrical Lineworker
LG&E and KU Energy
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
LUMA Energy: Electrical Lineworker
LUMA Energy
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Certificate
Lattice Boom Crane 2024
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Assemble and set up the lattice boom crane including placement of matting lubrication of components and review of lift requirementsVerify gross capacity and calculate net crane capacity to determine safe lifting limitsOperate crane function controls to perform load unload and lift operationsApply operational aids including LMI OLP and stability systems to support safe crane operationsExecute emergency procedures to respond to unsafe conditions during crane operationsEnsure safety of the lifting area prior to and during crane operations
Certificate
Lattice Boom Crane 2025
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply general crane safety practices and regulatory standards governing lattice boom crane operationsAssemble and set up the lattice boom crane including site preparation operational components control systems and safety devicesPerform crane inspections testing and maintenance including rope inspection and routine crane maintenanceOperate crane function controls to perform load handling and travel proceduresApply load charts to verify gross and net crane capacity for planned liftsExecute emergency response procedures to manage unsafe conditions during crane operations
Certificate
Math for Crane Operators
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Calculate crane boom configuration parameters to support lift planning and capacity determinationPerform load calculations to determine load weight center of gravity and rigging requirementsApply rope reeving and sling calculations to support safe rigging and load handling operations
Apprenticeship
MidAmerican Energy: Electrical Lineworker
MidAmerican Energy
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
NV Energy: Electrical Lineworker
NV Energy
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
National Grid (RI): Electrical Lineworker
National Grid (RI)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
NorthWestern Energy: Electrical Lineworker
NorthWestern Energy
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
Omaha Public Power District: Electrical Lineworker
Omaha Public Power District
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
Oncor Electric Delivery: Electrical Lineworker
Oncor Electric Delivery
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
Otter Tail Power Company: Electrical Lineworker
Otter Tail Power Company
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Certification
Overhead Crane Certified Operator (OCCO)
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Properly identify potential hazards when operating the craneProperly inspect all components of an overhead craneProperly operate the crane through all functions without excessive swinging or shock loadingProperly identify and follow all OSHA/ANSI voice and hand signalsKnow where to locate load capacity information in or on the craneIdentify conditions that creates a critical lift
Apprenticeship
PECO Energy: Electrical Lineworker
PECO Energy
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric): Electrical Lineworker
PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric)
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
PNM Resources: Electrical Lineworker
PNM Resources
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
PSE&G: Electrical Lineworker
PSE&G
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Apprenticeship
Portland General Electric: Electrical Lineworker
Portland General Electric
Active ListeningArm-Hand SteadinessBuilding & ConstructionCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer Service
Short-Term Certificate
Power Distribution
Bevill State Community College
AL
Certificate
Power Generation Maintenance Electrician
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply electrical theory principles to support power generation maintenance electrical workSelect and install conductors and wiring methods and materials for power generation applicationsApply personnel safety practices to protect workers during electrical maintenance operationsPerform system maintenance on electrical equipment and distribution systems in power plant environmentsApply system safety practices to support safe electrical maintenance and operationsInstall and maintain controls for power plant electrical systems and equipment
Certificate
Power Generation Maintenance Mechanic
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply basic safety practices to protect workers during power generation mechanical maintenance operationsApply basic rigging techniques to safely move and position equipment and componentsSelect and apply fasteners anchors gaskets and packing for mechanical maintenance applicationsPerform oxyfuel cutting to support mechanical fabrication and maintenance tasksRead and interpret construction drawings to support maintenance and installation activitiesInstall and maintain pumps drivers and valves for power generation systems