Utility Construction Installer

Utility Construction Installer can lead to a variety of career options in the utility services industry. Utility contractors and public municipalities of all sizes need a skilled workforce to install and maintain various utility systems including fiber optics, copper communications, electric, water/sewer, oil and natural gas pipelines.

The Utility Construction Installer program will introduce outside plant cabling practices, installed as aerial cable between poles in an underground conduit system or by direct burial. Students will understand the basic electricity, blue print reading and facility locating. Students will obtain CDL class A permit. They will practice basic construction practices techniques for outside plant services. Students will analyze work zone safety practices and receive an OSHA 10 permit.

Program Name: 
Utility Construction Technician
Program Number: 
31-476-2
Type of Degree/Diploma: 
Technical Diploma
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  • Program transfers from this college to other institutions.* Click icon for college transfer info.
  • Program can be completed entirely online at this college.
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Delivery: 
Hybrid - This program has courses that can be completed online and some that must be completed in a traditional classroom setting.