ProgramCIP 46.0303

Lineworker

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair local, long-distance, and rural electric power cables and communication lines; erect and construct pole and tower lines; and install underground lines and cables. Includes instruction in cable installation and repair, fibre-optic technology, trenching, mobile equipment and crane operation, high-voltage installations, maintenance and inspection, safety, remote communications, and applicable codes and standards.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Power Line Electrician, Power Lineman, Powerline Technician, Powerline Technician (Operating).