Details about Utah Lineman Academy
Utah Lineman Academy is a family-run lineman school in Tooele, Utah, opened in 2025. The program runs 12 weeks, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes cap at 20 students. The instructors are journeyman linemen with more than 65 years in the trade combined, and they have taught in an apprenticeship program. Training covers safety and OSHA, climbing, electrical theory, knots and basic rigging, transformers, tools and equipment, material identification, and interview prep. Certificates include pole top rescue, bucket truck rescue, line truck operation, bucket truck operation, climbing, and first aid and CPR. Total cost is $13,200: $10,200 tuition plus $3,000 for Class A CDL. Students bring their own tools or rent from a limited set for $600. Facts from utahlinemanacademy.com, gathered 2026-11-09.
Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Utah Lineman Academy
A 12-week school gets you climbing time, rescue certs, and a CDL for a groundman or apprentice seat. It does not make you a journeyman. In Utah, the other routes are the Mountain States Line Constructors apprenticeship, IBEW Local 57 in Salt Lake City, and direct hire with utilities and contractors.
Companies hiring entry level line workers from Utah Lineman Academy
Placement list not confirmed yet. Ask the school who is hiring grads.
How long does Utah Lineman Academy take?
12 weeks
How to get into Utah Lineman Academy
Apply online through the school application form. A $200 non-refundable deposit holds a seat. The website takes deposits only, not tuition. 2027 classes: January 4 to March 26, April 5 to July 2, and September 13 to December 10. Financing is available through UECU energy trade school loans. Tool, clothing, safety gear, and boot kits are sold through Farwest Line Specialties. Call 801-609-3932 or see utahlinemanacademy.com.
