Do you want to be a first responder? Did you know lineman are on the front lines during an outage alongside police and firefighters? You can become a valued member of your Florida community in as little as four months.
How To Become a Lineman in Florida in 4 Months
You must take a few steps to become a lineman in Florida. These steps include:
Step #1: Graduating from High School or Getting a GED
The first step in becoming a lineman in Florida is to complete high school or GED exam. This is the minimum educational requirement to attend a trade school like Tulsa Welding School (TWS). You must also be 18 years of age and have a government-issued identification.
Step #2: Choosing a Lineman School
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There are a few options for lineman schools in Florida. Your best option is Tulsa Welding School. Our campus is conveniently located in Jacksonville, FL. Plus, the program can be completed in as little as four months, so you can start working shortly after completing your education.
Step #3: Applying to the Program
The next step is to apply to TWS for the Lineman program. To be accepted to the Lineman program at TWS, you must meet the following admissions requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be either a high school graduate or have your G.E.D
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Be eligible to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
- Provide proof of current medical insurance coverage by the start date of the term you select. (Students are required to keep current coverage for the duration of the program.)
- Do not have a felony conviction on your record.
- Weigh no more than 300 pounds due to weight restrictions of fall protection equipment.
- Complete the online learning readiness assessment.
- Be physically and mentally fit to participate (official Medical Release form provided during the enrollment process)
- Proof of passing the DOT Physical and our Doctor and Medical Release form signed by you and your doctor
Step #4: Complete the Program and Graduate
During the Lineman program, you will complete over 200 hours of lecture and over 300 hours of hands-on lab work. You will complete classes in OSHA and compliance training, job briefs and leadership training, pole climbing school, general pole line construction, field equipment, tools and materials, and an introduction to transformers and grounding. You will also complete certifications that include:
- Bucket Rescue
- Pole Top Rescue
- First Aid
- CPR
- Climbing
- OSHA-10 Safety
- Digger Derrick
- Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance
Step #5: Find a Lineman Job
The best part about attending the Lineman program at TWS is that we help you find a job after graduation. We help match you with employers in the Jacksonville area looking for work-ready graduates.
Want to Learn More?
Because becoming a lineworker is a hands-on job, technical training is typically required for anyone to enter this field. Many people invest in a trade program to learn the trade skills they need to be safe and effective as professionals.
To learn more about our Electrical Lineworker program at the Dallas Metro campus, contact us at Tulsa Welding School or call (214) 227-9911.
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