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Kilgore College Lineman Program

The Kilgore College Lineman Program offers a comprehensive $4,050 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Oncor, Upshur Rural Electric.

2026 Program Cost: $4,050
Program Length: 10 weeks
Next Start: Jan. April. August

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2026 Program Cost: $4,050
Term Length: 10 weeks
Term Beginning Date(s): Jan. April. August
2025 Enrollment: 24
Housing Available?: No
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: Yes
Completion Rate: 90%
Employment Rate: 95%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $57,300

Details about Kilgore College Lineman Program

Students looking for a good-paying career straight out of high school have a viable option through Kilgore Colleges Electric Power Technology Certificate. The 10-week course of study will award those who graduate with an electrical power certificate which will allow them to go right to work for an electric power company or contractor.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Kilgore College Lineman Program

Eastern Texas is often hit with strong tropical storms and can make for a busy season for lineman in this area.

Openings Near Me

Companies hiring entry level line workers from Kilgore College Lineman Program

Oncor, Upshur Rural Electric, Houston County Co-op, Bobcat Electrical

How long does Kilgore College Lineman Program take?

10 weeks

How to get into Kilgore College Lineman Program

Class A CDL learners permit required.

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About

Kilgore

Kilgore is a city in Gregg and Rusk counties in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Texas. Lineman here enjoy their time at The Back Porch.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in Texas

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 17,280 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.): $46,760
Typical (median): $78,940
Experienced (90th pct.): $107,550

Program cost in context: tuition of $4,050 is about 5.1% of one year at the Texas median lineman wage.

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Who Hires in Texas

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Local Unions in Texas

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

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