Western Wyoming Community College offers the only Powerline program in Wyoming. Employment opportunities are available in rural electric cooperatives, municipal and private utility companies, private contractors, and many others. Course material and lab activities are based on the application and theory of distribution and transmission of electrical power. Fieldwork includes operating a digger derrick truck, setting poles, climbing poles, installing anchors, and stringing conductors. A Class A CDL is a graduation requirement for this program.
The safety equipment accommodates a maximum waist size of 50 inches and a minimum waist size of 26 inches. The bucket truck has a maximum weight limit of 260 pounds. Students who are unable to use the bucket truck or the safety equipment will not be successful in this program.
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