industry outlook

Modernizing America's Grid Means More Jobs for Linemen

Another factor driving the high demand for linemen is the continued investment by federal, state, and local governments to modernize the electric grid. The map below illustrates some of the proposed transmission line projects across the country.

as veteran linemen retire, demand continues to grow

Linemen who were born between 1965 to 1980 are considered to be in Generation X. As this section of the workforce continues to age out of the workforce it will continue to create high-demand lineman jobs. Each year thousands of linemen retire. There are frankly more linemen retiring than there are new linemen entering the trade. Simple math is a problem for the line industry. However, it is an opportunity for current line workers; pay is expected to continue to increase.

career opportinities

MLC offers all their students a solid, initial career step with multiple opportunities to pursue within the outside electrical industry. Students that complete the program will be qualified for many positions in the industry including but not limited to:

industry outlook

Modernizing America's Grid Means More Jobs for Linemen

Another factor driving the high demand for linemen is the continued investment by federal, state, and local governments to modernize the electric grid. The map below illustrates some of the proposed transmission line projects across the country.

as veteran linemen retire, demand continues to grow

career opportinities

Apprentice Lineman

Groundman

Substation Technician

Meter Reader

Equipment Operator

Warehouse Assistant