Pre-Apprentice Lineman–Splicer – Evergy (Kansas City)
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Pre-Apprentice Lineman–Splicer – Evergy (Kansas City, MO)
Program Information
The Pre-Apprentice Lineman–Splicer position with Evergy serves as the formal entry point into one of the most essential and technically demanding trades within the electric utility industry. This structured pre-apprenticeship is designed to prepare motivated individuals for advancement into Evergy’s full Lineman-Splicer Apprenticeship Program. Participants receive hands-on field experience while working directly alongside experienced linemen, gaining a foundation in the tools, equipment, safety procedures, and physical skills required to perform high-voltage line work.
Pre-apprentices learn the fundamentals of ground operations, system construction, and overhead and underground electric distribution work. Instruction includes proper use and care of ropes, rigging, line tools, and climbing or bucket-based equipment. Participants assist with pole setting, anchor installation, material handling, and basic framing operations for conductors, transformers, switches, cutouts, lightning arrestors, capacitors, and streetlight assemblies. This position emphasizes safety, physical conditioning, situational awareness, and teamwork—key attributes necessary for a future in line work.
Throughout the program, individuals receive job-shadowing opportunities, participate in safety meetings, and complete training modules at Evergy’s Cedar Point Safety & Training facility. The pre-apprenticeship creates a strong pathway into the next phase of training, where participants progress to hot-qualified work and are eventually prepared for journeyman-level responsibilities. Evergy’s training standards follow industry best practices and adhere to federal, state, and DOT safety regulations.
The role offers clear advancement potential, competitive pay, and the opportunity to build a long-term career within the electrical utility sector. Evergy emphasizes professional development, diversity, and its mission to “empower a better future,” ensuring that team members are supported throughout their progression into skilled trades.
Program Length
This is a pre-apprenticeship role functioning as a full-time position, preparing participants for entry into Evergy’s Lineman-Splicer Apprenticeship. Work is performed Monday through Friday, typically from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Program Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to successfully complete a Physical Agility Test
- Mechanically inclined with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as soon as possible
- DOT certification required for driving
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks
- Capability to meet essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Compensation & Career Path
- Starting wage: $33.23 per hour
- Multiple openings available across the Kansas City Metro region
- Direct pipeline into the full Apprentice Lineman-Splicer Program
- Hands-on field training within a large, modern electric utility
- Opportunities for long-term advancement into journeyman, foreman, and system operations roles
Location
Cedar Point Safety & Training
10058 Raytown Road
Kansas City, MO 64134
Apprenticeship Cost & Career Outlook
Pre-Apprentice Lineman–Splicer – Evergy (Kansas City) is a Registered Apprenticeship Program — meaning you can earn while you learn through paid on-the-job training in Lineman.
- Paid on-the-job training with step increases as you progress
- Classroom / technical instruction is part of the program structure
- Training costs are often low — but you may still pay for tools, books, or fees
- Credential earned at completion is recognized by employers in the industry
Registered apprenticeships are overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency. Because these programs aren’t traditional colleges, College Scorecard tuition and earnings data usually doesn’t apply.
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