<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[National Lineman Careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Lineman Careers is the leading portal for connecting with lineman apprenticeships, education and employers.]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:36:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.linemancareers.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee Lineman Schools and Jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Valley Authority is a major employer of lineman through its strong apprenticeship program. Other major employers of lineman...]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/all-things-lineman-in-tennessee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">603d6be948c5d7005763a866</guid><category><![CDATA[State Details]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:13:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_874ecbf1af96441da77752ee3bec19a9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lineman Central</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to get financial aid for Lineman School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout Lineman Central you will find the starting point for your powerline career. Unfortunately, getting the training won't be free. In this analysis we examine over 115 lineman schools and found that the median cost of lineman school is $8,400.  How to Pay for Lineman School Here are some of the most common ways to pay for lineman training, you don't have to pick just one the best line workers leverage several of these. National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship : At only a couple hundred...]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/where-to-get-financial-aid-for-lineman-school</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64d577f3ee723d70ac26c1a8</guid><category><![CDATA[Apprenticeships & School Info]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_3f842a4496014e46845d086c07bea0bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Noah Stoll</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s Power Systems Institute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team took some time to sit down with Duane Roberson the Director of Electric Utility Training and Safety at Blue Ridge Technical College]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/blue-ridge-power-systems-spotlight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602c1ec2564aa800174dd19a</guid><category><![CDATA[Apprenticeships & School Info]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:42:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_274eb08ad7904838824a690fe6d7e739~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Things to Consider when Selecting a Lineman Apprenticeship Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are five things to consider when selecting a lineman apprenticeship program.]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/five-things-to-consider-when-selecting-a-lineman-apprenticeship-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fc120d2436bea0017aab9bc</guid><category><![CDATA[Getting Started]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_a83e5eaf6f34475eaa99795937051547~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Morris </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to become a helicopter lineman in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this post we discuss: how to become a helicopter lineman, helicopter lineman companies, and helicopter lineman jobs and salary]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/everything-about-helicopter-linemen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60307ce10bb6f0002d083f14</guid><category><![CDATA[Getting Started]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:34:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_970e1c871b774765a7b13dc6c3eb437b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_933,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aaron Mahrood </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much does lineman school cost in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this analysis we examine over 115 lineman schools and found that the median cost of lineman school is $8,400.]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/how-much-does-lineman-school-cost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6036bf8d0078c3001717c79d</guid><category><![CDATA[Getting Started]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:25:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_6b99c5d1d21841d6a26fec54c57db99f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Billy Kortnoy </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[2026] Georgia vs Carolina Lineman Boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[These boots are incredibly durable. The boot's durability is due to several remarkable features. ]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/georgia-vs-carolina-lineman-boot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6127bf27c3e7990016bf6468</guid><category><![CDATA[Lineman Gear]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:27:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_597ed9a2f93f447b82d0fdb49b3828be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Billy Kortnoy </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding IBEW Collective Bargaining for Linemen and Employers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the dynamic world of skilled labor, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has long been a symbol of unity and progress. One of the key mechanisms that underpins the strength of the IBEW is collective bargaining—an essential practice that has profound implications for both linemen and employers within the electrical industry. Collective bargaining is a collaborative process between the IBEW and employers, aimed at negotiating various aspects of employment, from wages...]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/understanding-ibew-collective-bargaining-for-linemen-and-employers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64d56f54da0ac93e44dd20b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Info]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_1cba9a1ba07d40dda0f500d3a2bb8652~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Billy Kortnoy </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much do lineman travel in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Per diem for traveling lineman can range upwards to $200 and sometimes over in various part of the country. ]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/how-much-do-lineman-travel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60f351a42bac020015da2469</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Info]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:49:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_024acc30215a4280a16d99f714bd675e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_336,h_189,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aaron Mahrood </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the IBEW pension works for Lineman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depending on your employer as a lineworker, you will have different options to save up for retirement. Some options are pension, 401k or IRA]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/how-the-ibew-pension-works-for-lineman</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62548b98feff173d21e683eb</guid><category><![CDATA[Getting Started]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_17b4ef3dcc7747039ffb4067f6518a01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Morris </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract Lineman Jobs vs Union Coop Jobs [2026]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Different types of lineman jobs have different types of perks and benefits. What's a priority: spending time at home or making more money?]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/contract-lineman-jobs-vs-union-coop-jobs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61d4da6fee989f0016db8df3</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Info]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_c9a4a5def94040e0ad29d71264b7c3b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_622,h_351,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Morris </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Linemen should start by getting their CDL in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do lineman even need to get their CDL? Yes, if you are interested in becoming a lineman you should get your CDL. ]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/why-linemen-should-start-by-getting-their-cdl</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60289e3bca8b33005948a89c</guid><category><![CDATA[Getting Started]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 03:57:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_c3ac55e082fb4bbab760938bb56f86ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Morris </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Lineman Jobs are in High Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are three key factors to a spiking demand in qualified linemen: Gen X retirement, decreasing enrollment, and more tranmission projects]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/lineman-jobs-are-in-high-demand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62277c2e163946d72f6c7692</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Info]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:35:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_2768cf6ed54b4fb0a8e6a55f15a97ca7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Billy Kortnoy </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Wesco Lineman Boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wesco lineman boots even have asymmetrically designed shanks that follow the individual shape of the left and right feet for maximum comfort]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/lineman-boot-review-wesco</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6123ede5acb9d00016fb3f82</guid><category><![CDATA[Lineman Gear]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:12:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_ee14700f75e64c3f9d02f5421386a0e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Morris </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[2026] Carolina vs Carhartt Lineman Boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[These boots are slip-resistant, water-resistant, slip, and oil-resistant RockroosterTM TPU outsoles. ]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/carolina-vs-carhartt-lineman-boot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6127b6318a7a1f0016d556dd</guid><category><![CDATA[Lineman Gear]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:57:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_70d208b1243d485f95a0299ecf52bbc9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Billy Kortnoy </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Steps to get a Lineman Job in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. Get your class A CDL, with no auto restriction. 2. Contact your local IBEW union hall and ask about getting your groundman ticket.]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/5-steps-to-get-a-lineman-job</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61c76d41f89c0f0017aa2a2a</guid><category><![CDATA[Getting Started]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_da039bfc7dce4c7690dffe05c7a70ca6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Glen Sutherland </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long is lineman school in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this analysis we examined over 100 lineman schools and found that the median length of lineman school is 18 weeks. ]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/how-long-is-lineman-school</link><guid isPermaLink="false">603456704791f700178b3a31</guid><category><![CDATA[Getting Started]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:35:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_30547abecb4c471daf68bd7fcc8b7af0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Morris </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Best Headlamps for Lineman in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[We reviewed over 200 industrial headlamps currently on the market and took into account the reviews and experience of lineman working today ]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/best-headlamps-for-lineman</link><guid isPermaLink="false">601c86879c5d8c0017ea093d</guid><category><![CDATA[Lineman Gear]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:05:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_f447d6d139504b859e9811a5e52c2990~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Simpson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whats it like being a union lineman in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linemen are a rare breed and have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Becoming a Journeyman Lineman takes pride, craftsmanship, a]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/whats-it-like-being-a-union-lineman</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60ca71ba4aff3400150cbdce</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Info]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_c5a28d649abb4839a747b9a1902c11d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_781,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Glen Sutherland </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2025 State of Powerline Jobs and Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the full report here...]]></description><link>https://www.linemancentral.com/post/the-2025-state-of-powerline-jobs-and-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a3862bec5570ecea3560ca</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:39:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/040bc0_b6d6ce0eeec04202ad73dcfa98ef9ea4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lineman Central</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>