2026-2027 Catalog Addendum

Lineworker Program 

 This 10-week program, high-demand field, will train student in OSHA 10, Construction and Skills Trades (CAST) Test Prep, Basic Pole Climbing, CPR/First Aid, Truck Driving Overview, Material Familiarization, Basic Electricity, Interpersonal Skills, Ladder Safety/Post Hole Diggers, Knots, Sledgehammer, Rigging Switches; Use and care of Hand Line, Resume writing/Mock Interviews, Climbing and Working Aloft, Mechanized Equipment Basic Line Construction/Pole top Rescue, ROV Training, Traffic Control, Chainsaw, Commercial Driver Training (CDL) and basic fiber optics. 100% attendance is required. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Must be 18 years old the day before Screening/Pole Climbing Evaluation
• High School Diploma/ GED

Essential Job Functions

• Climbing and working suspended above ground up to 200 feet
• Students weigh no more than 280 pounds due to OSHA equipment restrictions
• Fitness is required. If participants are unable to meet the physical requirements of this program, the tuition cost will not be refunded
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
• Ability to earn a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires a physical before a Commercial Driver’s Permit will be issued. Possible CDL health disqualifiers: epilepsy, kidney disease, narcolepsy or sleep apnea, color blindness, blind in one eye, must be able to hear all sounds 40 decibels or less, heart disease or hypertension, severe respiratory condition, loss of use of an extremity, diabetes currently requiring insulin, congestive cardiac failure, pacemakers, orthopedic or vascular disease, and psychiatric disorder; just to name a few

Course Length 

360 Instructional Hours 

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Lineworker program, students will receive:

• Certificate of Completion from Jefferson State
• OSHA 10 Safety
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Card
• Fiber Optics Certificate of Completion

Readmission of Service Members

Jefferson State Community College will promptly readmit a student whose enrollment was interrupted by qualifying service in the U.S. Armed Forces or other uniformed services in accordance with 34 CFR §668.18.

An eligible student will be readmitted with the same academic status held when the student last attended or was accepted for admission to the College. This generally includes readmission to the same or most similar academic program, with the same enrollment status, previously completed credit hours, and academic standing, unless the student requests otherwise.

Students should provide notice of military service as far in advance as reasonably possible. Upon completion of qualifying service, the student must notify the College of the intent to return within the timeframes established by federal regulation. Generally, the cumulative length of qualifying military service may not exceed five years, excluding periods of service exempted under federal law.

Jefferson State will make reasonable efforts, at no additional cost to the student, to assist an eligible returning service member who requires academic preparation to resume or complete the program.

Students seeking readmission following qualifying military service should contact the Admissions Office for assistance.

Dr. Triplett now serves as Jefferson and Pell City campus PTK faculty sponsor.