What is the Lineworker Training Program?
Bishop State, Alabama Power, and other various utility partners prepare students to work as lineworkers. This program houses three classrooms and a learning laboratory. There is also an outdoor hands-on training field where future lineworkers can practice their newly learned skills.
Distribution lineworkers provide support in the construction and maintenance of distribution lines, serving the businesses, schools, and hospitals in our communities. In this line of work, the ability to work at heights up to 100 feet and feel comfortable doing so is imperative whether it be in a bucket truck or using spikes and a climbing belt. Distribution lineworkers are typically assigned to a local crew headquarters and only travel during storm restoration. Transmission lineworkers provide support in the construction and maintenance of transmission lines and substation facilities. The ability to work at heights up to 200 feet is imperative.
Transmission lineworkers constantly travel around the state to an assigned construction site until that project is complete. A travel per diem is provided. Transmission lineworkers also provide assistance during storm restoration based on the severity.
Registration
Enrollment for Bishop State's 2025 Lineworker Training Program has closed. The next available class is scheduled to begin in January 202. The enrollment period for this class will open in May 2025. Please fill out the interest form below to receive updates for the January 2026 class.
