Michigan Lineman Jobs and Schools

The state of Michigan has placed a high priority on modernizing its electric grid over the past several years. "Michigan's transition from large, centralized power plants to smaller, distributed sources of electricity is already well underway," said Michigan Public Service Commission Chair Dan Scripps. That, on top of some serious storms that roll off Lakes Michigan and Huron can make for some busy line work.

In 2019, renewable resources provided more than 8% of Michigan's electricity overall generation, with 60% of that provided by renewables. Michigan ranks 15th among the states in wind-powered electricity generation.

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Michigan lineman schools

Michigan lineman apprenticeships

Michigan lineman jobs

How much does a lineman make in Michigan?

Michigan lineman schools

Several of the most popular in-state schools for lineman in Michigan are Alpena Community College Lineman Program and Lansing Community College Lineworker Program. The latter in particular has strong reviews from local employers. Once you have been accepted into the program, you will complete 13 months of intensive coursework consisting of a four day Utility Lineworker orientation, two semesters of academic courses, and a 10-Week climbing school conducted at a utility training center.

Other common lineman schools in Michigan include North Michigan University Lineman Program and Henry Ford College Lineman Program. Henry Ford College is a public two-year college in Dearborn, Michigan. This certificate program provides two distinct study options and is designed to prepare students to enter the power plant operation, building and facilities operation and maintenance.

In order to become a lineman in Michigan the first step is an apprenticeship. A lineman apprenticeship is an “earn while you learn” program in the sense that it is an entry level role that is focused on education and training. Michigan apprenticeships in overhead distribution can be difficult to enter and having a CDL as well as going to line school can improve your chances in the region. You may also hear lineman schools be called pre-apprenticeship programs. In an interview, either union halls or contractors in Michigan, a lineman hopeful will be expected to articulate why he or she is interested in the field as well as what sort of relevant experience would translate well.

Michigan lineman apprenticeships

Some of the most popular choices for Michigan lineman apprenticeships include Wolverine Power Cooperative Joint Michigan Apprenticeship and Midwest Energy and Communication Lineman Apprenticeship.

The Midwest Energy Apprenticeship educational program is a partnership with Northwest Lineman College, Once you complete your apprenticeship at MEC you will receive your Journeyman B card and a DOL certification.

Apprentices in Michigan work alongside veteran Journeyman and learn from the best instructors in the industry. Apprentices are members of high-performing crews that work in the field to maintain substation, power lines, and other electrical projects.

Lineman apprentices in Michigan will be responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity.

Lineman apprentices in Michigan can typically make between $38,000 and $61,000 per year.

Common lineman employers in Michigan

Michigan lineman jobs

How much does a lineman make in Michigan?

We estimate there are currently 3,660 lineman in the state of Michigan. The median journeyman salary for lineman in Michigan is $88,940. The 90th percentile salary for journeyman lineman in New York is $119,230.

Some local unions for lineman in Michigan include Local 58 (Detroit ), Local 131 (Kalamazoo) and Local 252 (Ann Arbor).

Common employers of lineman in Michigan include team Metronet, Alpena Power Company, Consumers Energy and Metronet.

Some of the other utilities we have been tracking over the past year that have been getting more aggressive with their posting of hiring opportunities for lineman include Great Lakes Energy and Wolf Line Construction.

Journeyman lineman in Michigan will need to be able to perform various types of distribution service calls. A typical days work would include performing all energized & de-energized work assigned to the crew and supervise the work of any apprentice lineman training with the crew.

Michigan's Power Grid's efforts to align planning processes were initiated in 2020 and further work is expected in coming years to incorporate learnings from stakeholder forums and the NARUC-NASEO roadmaps into utility planning processes.

Michigan lineman have many options to build a strong career path both in rural and metropolitan areas across the Great Lakes State.