Electric Line Worker linework Prepare for physically demanding electrical-line work, enter through line school or a crew job, complete a paid four-year apprenticeship, and advance into journey-level, storm-response, or crew-lead work.
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See the work — and the risk
The highest-paid outdoor trade, honestly told
Get line-ready
The physical and paper checklist
1 mo
MATC Line Mechanic school (optional)
Mequon + We Energies Metro North
9 mo
Join a line crew
Groundworker / line helper — paid from day one
6–12 mo
Earn while becoming a lineworker
The four-year registered apprenticeship
4 yrs
Reach journey status
Journey lineworker / troubleman
$90–130K
Choose where to specialize
The trade forks at journey level
The path splits — pick your ending Leadership
Run the job
Crew leader / foreman / storm lineworker
$120–180K w/ OT 2 yrs
See the work — and the risk
The highest-paid outdoor trade, honestly told
Get line-ready
The physical and paper checklist
1 mo
MATC Line Mechanic school (optional)
Mequon + We Energies Metro North
9 mo
Join a line crew
Groundworker / line helper — paid from day one
6–12 mo
Earn while becoming a lineworker
The four-year registered apprenticeship
4 yrs
Reach journey status
Journey lineworker / troubleman
$90–130K
Choose where to specialize
The trade forks at journey level
Run the job
Crew leader / foreman / storm lineworker
$120–180K w/ OT 2 yrs
Typical Milwaukee-metro ranges — offers vary by shop and shift.