Program Highlights
Linemen are the first responders of the electrical world as they work to power communities by maintaining and repairing distribution lines and equipment.
- Develop your problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Learn about lineworker safety, distribution and power transformers.
- Put your physical strength and mental acuity to the test in challenging conditions.
- Prepare for a lineman apprenticeship with electrical cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cable companies or private contractors.
Degrees & Certs
LLCC offers the following programs to successfully equip you for a career as an electrical distribution lineman.
Students must complete the LLCC Truck Driver Training program to receive a commercial driver’s license (CDL)-class A to meet program requirements. Students take the CDL test with the Illinois Secretary of State and must pass the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) physical. Those with a current CDL-Class A can receive proficiency credit to meet the program’s truck driver training requirement. For more information about LLCC Truck Driver Training, contact Curt Robinson, program director, at 217-786-2565.
Explore available electrical distribution lineman classes in LoggerCentral. Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.
Cost
Estimated costs for in-district students during the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026, summer 2026) and during the 2026-2027 academic year (fall 2026, spring 2027, summer 2027) are listed in the table below by degree/certificate.
| Degree or Certificate | Tuition and Fees | Estimated Additional Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Distribution Lineman Certificate of Achievement (2025-2026) | $13,699.50 | $5,923.05 |
| Electrical Distribution Lineman Certificate of Achievement (2026-2027) | $13,738.50 | $5,721.31 |
Note: Additional costs include tools and books (prices subject to change). Students are required to have a basic set of tools. If student uses their own tools (which must match required tool list), the tool cost will be removed from final cost. Books sold separately.
The truck driver training program has additional fees for a DOT physical, permit, etc. Tuition for the truck driver training program is eligible for financial aid (FAFSA) if taken as a requirement for the electrical distribution lineman program.
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Job Outlook
Info Sessions/Tours
Info sessions
Attend an upcoming information session to learn more and get on a path to a great career as an electrical distribution lineman! Events will be held at the Workforce Careers Center on LLCC's main campus in Springfield. Upcoming date(s) include:
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10 a.m., Kreher Agriculture Center
- Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10 a.m., Kreher Agriculture Center
- Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10 a.m., Kreher Agriculture Center
Register for information sessions
Tours and questions
General questions about Workforce Institute programs? Looking to book a group tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Contact Jeff Martin, recruitment specialist, at 217-786-2373, or Sarah Beggs, recruitment specialist, at 217-786-2405
For additional questions or help with registering for class, call 217-786-2292 or text 217-786-2292.