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Powerline
The Powerline Technology program provides you with a challenging and rewarding career working outdoors. Installers construct and maintain electrical overhead and underground powerlines.
As a student, you receive training in an outdoor and indoor facility as well as in the classroom. You'll experience hands-on training in safety practices, setting poles, climbing, operating Powerline equipment and receive the opportunity to earn a class A commercial driver’s license.
Graduates of the Powerline program are in demand by city municipal departments, rural electric cooperatives, private companies, dispatchers, power plant maintenance, and powerline construction companies. The employment opportunities are excellent across the country, you can work and live anywhere, earning a competitive wage in this exciting and dynamic career.
- 1-year or 2-year degree options
- Scholarships available
- Small class sizes
- 100% job placement rate
- Average of $46.87 an hour salary in Minnesota (careerwise.minnstate.edu)
GRADUATE OUTCOME
• Program is designed to immediately enter the workforce
• Minnesota West partners with online job listings available to students
• Install and maintain overhead and underground powerlines
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Lineman
• Line Foreman
• Line Superintendent
• Electric Powerline Inspector
• Groundman
BUSINESSES
• Private Companies
• City Municipal Departments
• Powerline Construction Companies
• Electrical Contractors
• Dispatchers or Power Plant Maintenance
DEGREES AVAILABLE
Powerline Diploma: 38 Credits | 1 Year
Powerline Technology A.A.S. Degree: 64 Credits | 2 Year
Electric Utility Substation Technician Diploma: 60 Credits | 2 Year
Electric Utility Substation Technology A.A.S. Degree: 60 Credits | 2 Year
PROGRAM LOCATIONS
Jackson Campus
Granite Falls
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In less than ten months, I was able to finish college early and get started with a new apprenticeship in the Twin Cities area. I had the opportunity to make life-long friends and connections and it has been fun to come back to Jackson to visit. |
Program Instructors:
Doug Schuett | Jackson
doug.schuett@mnwest.edu | 507-847-7961
Eric Stoll | Jackson
eric.stoll@mnwest.edu | 507-847-7955
Brian Binnebose | Granite Falls
brian.binnebose@mnwest.edu | 320-564-5060