Campuses closed Thurs. 11/28 – Sun. 12/1 for Thanksgiving break.
The lineman program is a full-time, year-long program beginning in June, where approximately 40 new cohort students are accepted.
The application deadline is April 1. However, there is no guarantee that a spot will be open until then.
Early applications will receive priority status during the review process. Applications may continue to be accepted until all seats in the program have been filled for the next summer class.
Once accepted, you will be sized for your climbing belt provided by MCC. The student is required to purchase their own climbing boots and will receive a discount from West Coast Boots for this purchase.
Applicants are required to attend one of three evaluation camps during the selection process into the program.
Application Submitted | Attend boot camp |
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August, September, October | November |
November, December, January | February |
January, February, March | April |
You can work as a power lineworker, journeyman lineworker, substation technician, cable splicer, utility worker and more. Our alumni work at electrical utility companies across the region.
Visit Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed for this career.
If you want to find out if a career as a line technician is for you, start by taking the Center for Energy Workforce Development's career quiz. If you are interested, contact a Student Success Advisor at MCC-Blue River by calling 816.604.1000 to discuss next steps.
Summer semester, the lineman class will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's from 7:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Fall and Spring semesters, the lineman classes will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's from 7:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Your general education classes will be on the days you don't have the lineman classes. That makes this a full time, day program. No classes are offered at night.
Yes, you must have successfully completed the following classes before you can begin the program.
Yes, having all the classes and setting yourself up to complete the A.A.S. will raise your score during the selection process.
Several factors will be taken into consideration. The application, references, essay, program preview evaluation, interview, completed classes etc.
The program preview will have task that will be performed outside. Digging holes, climbing a 40 foot pole (in a safety device) and assembling material. The interview be conducted by the field instructors. This will generally be a series of questions.
No, we will provide you with your climbing gear, belt and tools while in class.
If you successfully complete the program they will be yours to keep. You will need to buy your climbing boots and hand tools. This will be reviewed with students before they begin the program.
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