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Power Line Worker

Power Line Worker

Industry
🏗️Construction
Jobs per Year
376
Avg Houston Wage
$28

Career Overview

Electrical power-line installers and repairers install and maintain the power grid: the network of cables and wires that moves electricity from generating plants to consumers.

As an electrical power line installer, you can earn while you learn. Electrical power-line installers and repairers typically complete apprenticeships or other employer-sponsored training programs.

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There are 3 Training Programs available for this career path

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Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work outside
Constant travel
Physical strength
Work at heights

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$24 - $31/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$48 - $53/hr

Training Programs in Power Line Worker

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Electrical Lineworker Technology
Texas State Technical College
Texas State Technical College
Construction
Jobs: 376Wage: $28-$50/hr
Duration 6-18 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work
Electrical Lineworker Technology (AA)
Texas State Technical College
Texas State Technical College
Construction
Jobs: 376Wage: $28-$50/hr
Duration 2 years
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work
Powerline Technician
HCC Industrial Technology & Energy
HCC Industrial Technology & Energy
Construction
Jobs: 376Wage: $28-$50/hr
Duration Training is less than 12 weeks.
Driver's licenserequires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work
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