Line Installer & Repairer (Electrical/Telecom) in Brookings, SD
Salary data, training programs, and job outlook for Brookings-area Line Installer & Repairer (Electrical/Telecom)s
💰 Brookings Area Salary
Salaries vary by employer, experience, and certifications. Brookings figures based on regional BLS data and cost-of-living adjustments.
📋 About Line Installer & Repairer (Electrical/Telecom) Work in Brookings
Line installers erect and maintain the power lines and telecommunications cables that connect America's homes and businesses to the grid and internet. This high-demand trade pays extremely well — particularly electrical lineworkers — with utilities offering strong benefits and overtime pay.
What You Do Day-to-Day
- Install and repair overhead and underground utility lines
- Climb poles and work from aerial lift trucks
- String cable and connect transformers
- Respond to outages and emergency repairs
- Splice fiber optic and copper telecommunications cables
🎓 Training Programs Near Brookings
Browse all South Dakota schools offering Line Installer & Repairer (Electrical/Telecom) programs.
📈 Job Outlook
National Growth: 6% (Faster than average)
National Jobs: 119K employed nationwide
Credential Required: IBEW Apprenticeship or Utility Company Training
Typical Program: Apprenticeship — 4–5 years