Program Director: Rusty Koenig
Office: Robinson Center, Silsbee
Phone: (409) 386-0018
E-mail: utility@lit.edu

The Utility Line Technology program prepares students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to advance in the powerline industry as competent apprentice linemen/linewomen.

During the 32-week course, students receive instruction from basic electricity and pole climbing to advanced bucket and climbing skills that are required for working on or near high voltage distribution lines.

Objectives in the Utility Line Technician program

include the opportunity to learn the design and function of electric generation, transmission and distribution systems, substations, transformers, capacitors, voltage regulators, system protection, and metering. Students will also learn how to troubleshoot outages and voltage problems; identify and use tools, materials, equipment; proper work and safety procedures; drive and operate line trucks; perform pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections; and pass the CDL written and driving test.

Students who successfully complete the listed program of study receive the Certificate of Completion in Line Technician Training.

Lamar Institute of Technology also requires students to register for the College Success Skills course in their first semester. The course is designed to provide students with a thorough orientation to the campus, postsecondary education, and the classroom skills necessary for success. Students are also required to complete the WorkKeys test when they are enrolled in a capstone course.