Apprentice Electric Lineman

(George County Center)

The Apprentice Electric Lineman program at the George County Center is a one-semester, 600-hour program. Students receive specialized instruction in certification areas required by the electrical power industry. Upon completion, students are prepared for an entry-level position as an electrical power-line installer or repairer.

Applicants must meet general admission requirements as well as the following special requirements:

• Applications will be accepted beginning April 1 at the George County Center
• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or high school equivalency
• Valid Mississippi driver’s license
• Motor vehicle report with good driving record (for CDL)
• DOT physical (indicating a body weight of 280 pounds or less) with a DOT substance test
• Enjoy outdoor work
• Physically able to climb
• ACCUPLACER assessment with Algebra score of 231; Reading and Writing score of 474; or Enhance ACT English, Reading, and Math minimum of 16 in each section.
• Students must pay the application cost and license fee to obtain a written permit for a Class A Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from a Department of Public Safety (DPS) office that offers CDL. A CDL manual is available at www.dps.state.ms.us or you can purchase a manual from a DPS office.