St. Petersburg College’s Electrical Lineworker training is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and basic practical skills needed when seeking a career opportunity in the electric utility industry as a line worker trainee. Students will develop technological competency, analytical problem-solving skills, workplace ethics, team working skills, and job responsibility. Students will study basic electrical theory, elements of electric power systems operations, fundamental safe work practices, and a variety of overhead and underground electrical construction operation and maintenance standards.
Individuals in this program are expected to develop skill sets in climbing poles, digging holes, working with tools and machinery most closely associated with electric utility systems and basic mechanical technologies. Students will be expected to show that they understand job related safe work practices, first aid, rescue and CPR, and apply themselves in mastering basic computer skills applications. Individuals are expected to learn electrical terminology and practices associated with electric utility operations.
This training runs from November 18th, 2025 to May 13th, 2026 for a total of 360 hours hands-on in the classroom + required online assignments. Students will attend class from 3pm to 9pm on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
You must be (1) 18 years old; (2) hold a CDL Permit (3) attend and pass a bootcamp and be selected for the program
Classes will be NOT be held the following dates: November 23rd-27th, 2025 Thanksgiving Break; December 20, 2025-January 4th 2026 Winter Break; March 15th-21st, 2026 Spring Break
Students will receive the following certifications as a result of this training:
Restricted CDL Class A
OSHA10 Card
CPR, AED & First aid
Bucket Truck Rescue
Pole Top Rescue