Power Utility Lineworker Level 1

Overhead Distribution Construction

What you'll learn

The Basics of Overhead Line Construction – Understand the core principles, safety considerations, and components involved in building overhead power lines.

Working with Bucket Trucks – Get familiar with safe operation and common use cases in linework.

Tools of the Trade – Become familiar with the essential tools used in overhead line work.

Switches, Reclosers, and Wood Poles – Dive into distribution protection devices and pole types used in the field.

Requirements

Basic Knowledge of the Power Distribution System

Basic knowledge of tools used by lineworkers

Basic Safety around Distribution Utilities

Description

Are you looking to start a hands-on, high-demand career in the power utility industry? Do you want to build a solid foundation in the real-world skills that lineworkers use every day to keep power flowing to homes, businesses, and communities? If so, you’re in the right place.“Power Utility Lineworker Level 1: Overhead Distribution Construction” is a beginner-friendly, industry-informed course designed to introduce you to the essential concepts, equipment, and field techniques of overhead electrical distribution systems. Whether you're pursuing a career as a lineworker, entering a utility apprenticeship program, or simply curious about how our electrical infrastructure works, this course provides the groundwork you need to succeed in the field.In this course, you'll be guided through a structured training experience focused on the key components of overhead linework—from basic construction practices and hardware identification to working safely with bucket trucks, transformers, and power tools. You'll learn how power travels across poles, through insulators, down risers, and into communities. You'll also discover how professional lineworkers install and maintain critical equipment such as crossarms, reclosers, and guy wires to ensure power is delivered reliably and safely.Each module has been carefully crafted using real-world examples and practical field knowledge to simulate the work environment of a power utility crew. The video lessons cover the tools, safety measures, and physical tasks that are part of daily operations on an overhead line crew—making this course an ideal stepping stone toward an exciting career in one of the most essential industries in the world.By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of what it takes to build, maintain, and troubleshoot overhead electrical distribution systems. You'll walk away with the knowledge and confidence to move forward with job applications, lineworker apprenticeships, or more advanced utility training programs.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Tools and Equipment

Lecture 2 Line and Hardware

Lecture 3 Overhead Tools

Lecture 0 Wood Poles

Lecture 4 Bucket Trucks

Section 3: Construction and Structures

Lecture 5 Basics of Overhead Line Construction

Lecture 6 Risers or Laterals

Lecture 7 Overhead Grounding

Lecture 8 Guying and Anchoring

Lecture 9 Secondary Service Connection

Lecture 10 Switch and Reclosers

Section 4: Installation and Replacements

Lecture 11 Pole Mount Transformer Installations

Lecture 12 Changing Crossarms

Lecture 13 Changing Insulators

Lecture 14 Reconductoring

Section 5: Conclusion

Lecture 15 Conclusion

Entry-level utility workers, apprentices, and pre-apprentices,Lineworker students in training programs,Electrical technicians and engineers seeking utility knowledge,Career changers entering the energy and utilities sector