Utility Construction Technician

By Northwood Technical College

   Wisconsin

Course Details

Utility Construction Technician students learn how to run cable overhead and underground using heavy equipment like horizontal directional drills, mini-excavators, vibrational plows, and bucket trucks. Students will learn pole climbing techniques in our 10 acre outside lab area. Additionally, students will take the required truck driving courses that prepare them to take their CDL A license.

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect Utility Construction Technician graduates to be able to:

  • Demonstrate safe practices and techniques
  • Demonstrate heavy equipment operation
  • Perform site location and preparation
  • Perform construction practices
  • Complete CDL-A licensure
  • Utilize construction plans
  • Apply basic electrical principles
  • Demonstrate customer service
  • Analyze broadband principles
  • Perform preventative maintenance practices

Learn more: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates/utility-construction-technician

Contact Information

Northwood Technical College
800-243-9482
paul.kostner@northwoodtech.edu
https://www.northwoodtech.edu/

Training Type

  • Construction

Training Level

  • Intermediate

Delivery Mode

  • In Person

State

  • Wisconsin

Associated Jobs

  • 47-2061 Construction Laborers