Question: how many years does it take to be a lineman?
Answer: What is the common career path for a Lineman? They will need to attend a state-registered apprenticeship which consists of 7,000 hours of on the job training. This apprenticeship takes about 3 1/2 to 4 years to complete and leads to journeyman lineman status. There are a few ways to get started in the apprenticeship.