How to Become a Certified Journeyman Lineman
A lineman is a trained professional who installs, maintains and repairs the high voltage overhead and underground wires that supply power to every building in the country. A journeyman lineman is someone who has gone through an extensive training and apprenticeship program to learn every facet of the job. The danger to life and property is great, so the training and certification for journeyman lineman is filled with safety procedures. Once you have learned the proper tools, materials and procedures to do the job and put your time in working with a certified journeyman, you can apply to become certified.
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Instructions
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Finish high school with at least one year of algebra. Refrain from drug use to qualify for apprenticeship.
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Apply for membership in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. This union supervises the training and work of electricians all around the country.
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Enroll in college classes required by the apprenticeship program. Sign up for the union's Joint Apprenticeship Training Program.
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Notify your union hall that you want to focus on becoming a lineman. Work every lineman's helper job that your union representative assigns to you.
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Complete the coursework and union training. Work for five years as a lineman's helper to qualify as a lineman.
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Apply to the IBEW local office for certification. Take and pass the lineman certification exam that covers every facet of a lineman's job requirements, including materials, tools, procedure and safety.
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Tips & Warnings
Linemen work on high-voltage power lines outside. Always rely on your supervisors and training to keep you safe and prevent accidents that could cause loss of life, injury to others and property damage.
