Lineman Program
Our Instructors are here to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to start your career as a Lineman in the electrical industry.
Over 120 Years of Outdoor Line Experience, REA Co-Op, Mine Construction, Truck Driving.
Having gone through the Mountain States Apprenticeship and years of working as a lineman we know what to expect. Here at PRIME LINE ACADEMY we know what apprenticeships are looking for in a new apprentice. You will be operating Digger Derricks, Bucket trucks, Back-hoe, Tractor Trailer. Performing various tasks such as setting/removing poles, operating backhoe, digging splice pit, trench, and pole holes. Bucket truck installing aerial lines equipment. We will be working primarily in 5 man crews filling out tailboard and accomplishing different tasks safely each day. Example crew 1 will have a foreman 2 lineman 2 apprentices. Task for the day will be to do a pole change out on an simulated energized line. Crew 2 will be changing out transformer on a backyard climber pole. Crew 3 will be installing and terminating underground equipment. These task will change each day and crew makeups will change. You are going to work hard, have fun and develop talents and skills, that line companies are looking for in a pre-apprentice.
PRIME LINE ACADEMY PROGRAM
Registered
With the Idaho State Board of Education
Our Facility
You will get extensive use with bucket truck, line truck, backhoe, tractor trailer, hot sticking, rubber gloving, and of course plenty of climbing.
12 Week Program
Because of our small class sizes and highly talented instructors. We are able to better train and qualify our students in a shorter amount of time and get you back to work quicker.
Family Training
Prime Line Academy is owned and operated by a family. We understand the struggles you and your family are going to face starting this exciting new career. We will be at your side throughout the process.
Certificates
First Aid/CPR, Tech Math, Osha 10, Groundman Ticket IBEW 57, Flaggers, Climbing Certification, Pole Top Hurt Man Rescue, and Bucket Truck Hurt Man Rescue. With option to get Class A CDL.
2024 Program Costs (Note starting Spring 2025 tuition will increase $500)
| Total Program Cost | $13,500 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,000 |
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Additional Certifications not included with tuition | |
| Class A CDL | $3,400 |
We feel it is important to inform you our program is different than most. The first three weeks are spent vetting students, it may result in a hard conversation. It is also a great opportunity for you to be sure this is the industry for you. If either, you or we feel this isn’t a good fit within the first three weeks we will refund you.
FINANCING
Local Banks or Personal Loan
Students can use a personal bank loan, credit card, or scholarships to fund their education.
Contact your local bank or credit union to see if you qualify to obtain a personal loan to cover your tuition and fees.
At this time, we do not accept federal funding (student loans).
Students Are Responsible To Provide Their Own Tools
Click the link below to see what tools will be require for the Prime Line Academy program.
Academy Location
Our Program is in rural Southern Idaho, 2.5 hours from Salt Lake City and 2.5 hours from Boise, ID. This unique location provides our students with access to the best possible environment to learn. We are surrounded by working cattle ranches, State and National Parks, and countless miles of outdoor freedom. You will be able to dive into and focus on your education free from distractions.
WYLEE DOUGLAS
Journeyman Lineman
I grew up on a farm and ranch in Northern Utah, where I learned integrity, respect and work ethic. Right out of high school I heard about The Mountain States Apprenticeship the thing that intrigued me the most was 18 dollars an hour. I jumped on the opportunity. I started and ended my apprenticeship in Colorado. Over my career I have worked with some of the smallest and largest IBEW union contractors. I have worked through the ranks starting in MSLCAT from cold apprentice to journeyman into foreman. It has given me the opportunity to realize just how much I love teaching and developing skills in this career, a positive attitude will go a long way, and hard work and dedication is always noticed.
I met my wife along the way, we were young and decided to travel the country together in a 5th wheel trailer. I can say it only strengthened our marriage. We learned what it meant to rely on each other, care for and support each other. Traveling on the road you quickly learn it is easy to make friends or I should say family, in this industry you hear the word brotherhood often. The men I have worked with have become my brother’s “family”. Through our travels we have worked in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the hot desserts of California, the sunny beaches in Hawaii, the tornado ally in Kansas and Nebraska, the potato fields in Idaho, the hot humid night and days in Texas, the beautiful red rocks of Utah and disaster restoration across the coast and country.
I look forward to meeting and starting your career in the power line industry.
Life in HEYBURN!
We hope to change the status quo by providing our graduates and their families with more knowledge and confidence with real world experience. Start your lineman career with the best training out there.