Illinois

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Frontier Community College Lineman Program

The Frontier Community College Lineman Program offers a comprehensive $6,056 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Ameren.

2026 Program Cost: $6,056
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Next Start: Fall

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2026 Program Cost: $6,056
Term Length: 2 Semesters
Term Beginning Date(s): Fall
2025 Enrollment: 16
Housing Available?: No
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: No
Completion Rate: 90%
Employment Rate: 93%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $50,800

Details about Frontier Community College Lineman Program

The Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) program prepares individuals to build, repair, and maintain electrical distribution systems. Students in this program also develop essential skills of pole climbing, hurt man rescue, electric theory, and more.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Frontier Community College Lineman Program

Most graduates begin as a lineman apprentice and work towards becoming a journeyman lineman. These jobs are available with electric cooperatives, large electric companies, municipalities, contractors, and more. Students who are willing to travel or relocate will find a wider variety of job opportunities.

Openings Near Me

Companies hiring entry level line workers from Frontier Community College Lineman Program

Ameren

How long does Frontier Community College Lineman Program take?

2 Semesters

How to get into Frontier Community College Lineman Program

High School diploma, Valid Drivers License

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Fairfield

Fairfield is a city in and the county seat of Wayne County, IlliNois. Lineman spend their downtime at the Barbwire Grill.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in Illinois

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 3,090 employed. The band below uses BLS percentile data as an illustrative range from early-career to experienced lineworkers in the state.

Early career (10th pct.): $72,820
Typical (median): $108,120
Experienced (90th pct.): $129,230

Program cost in context: tuition of $6,056 is about 5.6% of one year at the Illinois median lineman wage.

Scholarships & Ways to Pay

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Who teaches here

Instructors

Gerry Kinney
Lead Instructor, Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS)
20+ years in the trade
Lead instructor for Frontier Community College's Electrical Distribution Systems program.

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Who Hires in Illinois

Employers posting lineman jobs in Illinois, by current openings.

Local Unions in Illinois

Many graduates enter the trade through an IBEW local's apprenticeship after training.

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