Throughout their apprenticeship, Apprentices in the American Line Builders Apprenticeship Training (ALBAT) program are able to earn while they learn, meaning that they get paid while having on-the-job experience in their field of study.
While working toward completing their ALBAT apprenticeship, students are required to attend mandatory related training classes, complete course material and attend several certification and qualification training courses. The training they receive enhance their opportunity for success in the outside electrical construction industry.
A lineman is a particular type of electrician. Lineman work on power lines or may work at power plants, focusing on lines and generators used for electricity distribution. They install and maintain the overhead distribution and transmission lines that move electrical power from power plants to local consumers such as businesses, homes and factories. Outside Linemen are often climbing poles or working in bucket trucks, installing or repairing electrical power lines out-of-doors.
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The American Line Builders Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (ALBAT) is a leader in preparing program participants to compete in a 21st-century economy. Our unique approach keeps pace with advancing technologies, innovations in training and human resource development.
ALBAT has a systematic approach to training that ensures employees are trained and certified to produce projects at the highest skill levels required, while maintaining safety training to produce projects on-time. The ALBAT Program is a registered program with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.
We are proud to train the top electricians in the following programs: Cable Splicing, Outside Line, Substation, Traffic Signal, Transmission, and URD (Underground Residential Distribution).
All applicants must meet minimum qualifications for apprenticeship as follows:
•Minimum of 18 years of age
•Read, hear, speak, and understand instructions and warnings in English
•Able to work legally in the United States
•Provide a valid social security number
•Complete application form
•$25.00 application fee (nonrefundable)
•Education Background (provide all that apply):
•Submit a transcript of high school grades with date of graduation or copy of diploma
•GED exam score or copy of GED Certificate
•Associate degree (or greater)
•Proof of valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes, or copy of valid driver’s license with copy Class A Commercial Driver’s License Temporary Permit with air brakes
•Date of birth and expiration date must be visible
•License or Temporary Permit must be valid at time of application and at time of selection for apprenticeship
•Resume indicating present and previous employers, if any
•DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if you are a veteran
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCHEDULED & ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APTITUDE TEST PRIOR TO INTERVIEW