Utility Lineworker Technology

Graduates will be prepared for entry-level linework with electrical and construction companies.   

• Salaries: Average, $15 per hour   
• Graduation rate: 90%

View the gainful employment data here.

View U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data here.

Admission to the Utility Line worker (ULT) program is limited to 15 students per semester (fall and spring); therefore, entry is highly competitive and based on specific criteria.

Individuals interested in enrolling in the ULT program must complete the following: 

1) EMCC general admissions requirements

2) submit an ACT score of 15 or equivalent on Accuplacer

3) submit completed Department of Transportation (DOT) physical with medical examiner’s certificate, and a card to be kept on your person from an approved MDOT medical provider

4) submit completed DOT drug screen with results 

5) submit copy of your current driver license 

6) complete requirements for class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) permit*  

* We suggest that individuals get their class A CDL permit prior to beginning the ULT program.  Truck driving training cannot start until the class A CDL permit is earned. 

CDL Prep is a great way to prepare for the CDL general knowledge, and various endorsement exams.  Download CDL Prep app  

Please see the program advisor or a counselor for additional information regarding testing times, locations and minimum scores.

East Mississippi Community College does not pay for any physicals or drug screens. 

A copy of a current driver license, DOT physical paperwork and drug screen results must be emailed to utilitylineworker@eastms.edu prior to starting the program.

For questions about program costs, tuition, etc. please contact the EMCC business office by calling 662.476.5070 or 662.243.2606. 

Certifications after program completion:

• Certified CPR and First Aid   
• Forklift Operator Certification   
• OSHA 10-hour Certification   
• Class A Commercial Drivers’ License   
• Pole Climbing Certification

First Semester |22 Semester Hours
ULT 1122 Line Worker Safety - 2 Semester Hours
ULT 1413 Pole Climbing - 3 Semester Hours
ULT 1192 Fundamentals of Electricity for Line Workers or ELT 1192 Fundamentals of Electricity - 2 Semester Hours
ULT 1152 AC/DC for Line Workers or ELT 1144 AC/DC for Electrical Technology - 2 Semester Hours
ULT 1313 Line Worker Truck Driving or ULT 1324 Truck Driving for Line Workers or DTV 1114 Commercial Truck Driving - 3 Semester Hours
ULT 1514 Overhead, Underground and Substation Construction - 4 Semester Hours
TMA 1023 Basic Technical Math - 3 Semester Hours
ULT 1232 Electric Power & Transformer Banking for Line Workers - 2 Semester Hours
LLS 1711 Job Search Skills - 1 Semester Hours

Students who lack entry level skills in math, english, science, etc. will be provided related studies. Students who can document mastery of these competencies should not receive duplicate instruction. Students who cannot demonstrate mastery will be required to do so.

Work-based learning is available as an additional elective based on opportunity and requirements.

* DC Circuits (EET 1114) AND AC Circuits (EET 1123) may be taken instead of AC/DC Circuits for Electrical Technology (ELT 1144) AND may be used as a 3-hour elective.