Utility Line Worker

The Northwest Mississippi Community College Utility Line Worker program is designed to prepare students for the electrical power transmission and distribution industry.

• Program is offered at the Olive Branch campus ONLY
• 16 week (1 semester) program which meets 5 days per week
• Career Certificate
• Fall and Spring Enrollments
• Program Application Dates:
  • Fall Admission Applications open on March 1
  • Spring Admission Applications open on September 15

How do I get into the Utility Line Worker Program?

• Complete an Application for Admissions to the college.
• Complete an Application to the Utility Line Worker program.
• Submit Memorandum of Understanding (Click here for form)
• Submit a copy of valid Driver’s License
• Submit a copy of valid Class A CDL Permit (Click here for more information) 
• Submit a copy of MVR. (Click here for website)
• Submit a DOT Physical – Can be completed at any physician’s office
• Submit a DOT Drug Screen from an approved FMCSA provider (Due no earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of class – special instructions will be included in acceptance letter) (Due no earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of class) 
• Must provide own tools. (Click here for tool list)

All Documents can be submit in person at the DeSoto Campus or emailed to ctedocs@northwestms.edu