@Cockstruction Worker Ummm, no you don't. There were linemen long before the computer was ever invented. You could do away with every computer in the world and you would STILL need linemen to turn your lights on.
@@coachtim6188 Sure, and the technology has come a long way, it's not lineman that are designing the sophisticated systems to manage a power grid, it's software engineers creating programs for electrical engineers and so on
@@bigmac92 15 weeks to be "work ready" vs. 4 year union apprenticeship.... I'm sorry but 4 months of school to work with high voltage is a no go for me.
I love seeing videos like this that showcase the people behind the power grid. It's clear that the employees of this cooperative are passionate about what they do and truly care about the communities they serve. Great video!
Hi, I'm Jorge, it's great how you show being a lineman and the pride it provokes, I'm Chilean, I'm also a lineman, seeing how they work, they really want to work in the US, although it's just a dream, it's very difficult, greetings to all and keep putting strength into your work
Jaylen Jimson great, but corona got in the way so of course the school had to get shut down. I was supposed to graduate in June now it’s august. But no complaints. I recommend my school , the instructors are great.
Truck drivers are mostly rude... tail gating, apping on their phone, swerving across multiple lanes, switching lanes while you're next to them overtaking.. no respect from me. Linemen is an interesting job, respect for what they dare to work with, i wouldn't risk my life for it. One miss step in all those years and it's finished.
I learned it on the job. Started with telephone underground, moved to high voltage underground and line work. I topped out as cable splicer because I didn’t want to be a boss! 30 years.....made a good living,but it costs a lot! Don’t miss it a bit!😂 had to them young boys take over!
Linemen/women are among the people I respect the most. We get hurricanes here every now and then and blizzards and I can't imagine working way up high in those conditions. Thanks for all you do!
I’m on medical disability because of an accident I was I on my personal time. I am still getting pay and what not from the company I worked for. My dues came out of my paid check before and whatever tools I got off the tool tuck that came by the office was paid for more or less the same way. From the moments I first started as a groundman working for a Co-op I felt a natural connection to the trade. Now that I can nether work or drive it feels like there’s a piece of me missing other that what they had to remove and replace to bring me back to life and keep me living.
Save your money on school, that's a waste of damn money man. Just put the apps in, learn on the job, get your Cdl there and get paid the whole time. When you get out of school your gonna be a ground hand grunt just like if you start the job instead
@@popofabulous this is a late comment but I’ve heard it’s hard to land an apprenticeship does the Georgia school help out with that? That’s where I’m going
What state are you in? I'm thinking about it could you explain what you mean when you say you passes twice but you're still trying? Do you mean trying for a job? I'm worried about going to school for 2 years and not getting hired plus I have a felony from 5 years ago
choco634 it’s really hard to get into those straight outta school and local 47 takes forever, sign 1245 as a backup plan. Also get your tankers endorsement and they’ll call you faster
Count Dracula yes but there’s more to it than money. He makes great money, but he also missed our daughters first holidays as well as her second holidays due to work, during hurricane season can be gone for weeks or months at a time working long shifts in bad conditions. Consider it and ask around first. But go to school, where we live, contractors are just employing men who have no experience to work on powerlines just to reach their employee quota to stay employed for the major power company in our state. Don’t take shortcuts to fast cash because it’ll backfire. Do it right and do it safe
@@klnvv I've been asked that many times. All the crews I worked on never had even a close call. Good training, attitudes, and safety practices account for that. I did a recovery on a pole with a guy that was trying to hook up illegally his TV cable. I had to climb and rig his body off the pole. Plus in this trade you are part of first responders on vehicle hit poles that can result in fatalities. I had many of those in my 42 years.
If you’re looking at videos about your career choices in life with two years left still, you’re gonna be anything you want to be kiddo. Just keep that same focus 👍🏼
@@sellanraa Actually I did haha wasnt this trade I am a Machinest with 1 yr work expereince and 2 yrs basic experience I make agriculture equipment for JD, Kubota, CAT and parts for Big a$$ Fans
@@eugenejenkins3433 I make 80 grand give or take a year but that's including my bonuses which I get 2 bonuses every quarter of the year my safety bonus and my production bonus
If you have GI bill some schools will pay you journeyman pay right out of school while you complete the apprenticeship. Sign the books at IBEW and get in the apprenticeship
I’m here in Southern Louisiana. Day 4 of Hurricane Ida. There’s Linemen everywhere. Every chance I get. I thank them. It’s still dark where I am. But I can see more and more lights coming online all around me. Broken pole. I know they’ll get to my neighborhood eventually. God bless them all.
We lost power for half a week in 0 temp. When they showed up we suited up & went outside. They asked if we needed something. Nope. Just country mentality. Your cold & helping me- in cold right there with ya
Yes. Investor owned utilities will. In other words, “for profit” utilities. Most have an apprenticeship progression to go through along with the training.
Saludos, se puede ser lineman siendo latino, soy cubano y ese es el trabajo que me apasiona hacer, llevo 1 año en Estados Unidos y quisiera hacer este oficio aquí como lo hacía en mi País.
Put me in! I live and breathe line work. Born and raised in Cullman. Graduated SLTC #1 in class receiving the SLIM Award, Best All Around, Most Outstanding, and Woodwalker of the Week. Line experience working everything from meters/metering to hot primary. I wanna come home!! Great video.
Well good for you youngster, now do it in the dark off a snowmobile and your flash light took a dump. Hitting a hotline clamp with a extendo with a good stiff breeze...... your new manager at your local rea
I am currently a sophomore in high school, I have been interested in being a Lineman for a few years now. I have an interest in electricity and power and like hands on jobs! I have to work especially hard in school, especially in the field of mathematics. I am aware that electricity needs formulas and whatnot to figure out amperage, voltage, resistance, etc. But someone please let me know if this isn’t for someone who struggles with multi step advanced math and whatnot.
@@amanbains7949 find someone who is a journeyman, and get in good with him. Hopefully, over time, he’ll drop your name when talking with his local/the apprenticeship.
See if your post has a program called troops into transportation to get your CDL. Look around online for first aid/cpr classes in your area to get certed as well as a traffic control class. Pay attention to when they’re open for applicants and apply everywhere.
Investor owned utilities typically do their own training schools. Check their job posted lines to see what they have coming up as they typically aren’t always hiring (tends to go in waves to follow retirements, terminations, etc.)
It sounded like the said you go to climbing school and once you finish that successfully you should he able to get trained. Im guessing some other electrical experience and knowledge would also be very helpful
Its not only the easiest electrical job to learn but the highest paying.... but also the most dangerous, so if your fit and want to make good money out of high school theres no better choice. Just be aware if u get caught slacking you wont feel it, itll just be over.
I was wondering if you couls become a lineman with a DUI? My guess is that you cannot become because whatever company you work for requires you to use some type of vehicle, and with a DUI in your record probably they dont want to hire you. My DUI is 4 years old, but by the time I would get my license to work as a lineman, it would have been 5 years.
🌰Great videos ! I see all these young guys spend 1 to 2 years in trade school without good research BEFORE they sign on. They learn later, they not only hate the job but they also will stay poor because it doesn't pay well and never will !🤑.
Hello i need your guy’s help!! recently I’ve been in a huge dilemma because I’m about to graduate from high school and I’ve been accepted to Lineman school which is one year, and I’ve also been accepted into Civil Engineering which is 4 years. Both of these schools are close to each other so distance doesn’t matter. I really need help on which one to choose, I’m taking AP Calculus AB right now in high school and i guess I’m alright at it (B-) but i dont know if i should go into engineering or go into the Lineman school, can you guys give me your feedback?
QUESTION: So I need clarification. I know 2 individuals who I won't name who are lineman for a specific company. One claims to have made ~225k/year, and the other who started at the bottom 4 years ago and worked his way up claims to have made ~175k this last year 2022. Everything I'm reading online is saying the BEST lineman make only 75-100k/year at best. Can someone in the know clarify for me how they are doing this?
Hardest part of being a lineman is the other lineman. It’s a trade that attracts alphas or guys who think they are alphas. I’ve seen it a lot where a guy is more concerned at puffing out in front of the other guys rather than teaching. I go out of my way to teach a guy it’s the right and safe thing to do
LINEMAN FOR OVER 30 YRS , GREAT JOB , BUT I WORKED FOR INEXPERIENCED SUPERVISORS , WHO MOVED UP INTO Management ! THEY MADE THE JOB MISERABLE ! LADWP IS FULL OF THESE , BELOW GRADE MANAGERS WHO , FORGET ABOUT THE LINEMAN AN HELPERS , AS SOON AS THEY ARE PROMOTED !
“People wanna do computer stuff all day but you can’t do that without power” speak it brother
Stupid science bitches need parrr tew
@Cockstruction Worker Lineman make bank. Some lineman probably outearn computer software engineer.
@Cockstruction Worker Ummm, no you don't. There were linemen long before the computer was ever invented. You could do away with every computer in the world and you would STILL need linemen to turn your lights on.
@@coachtim6188 Sure, and the technology has come a long way, it's not lineman that are designing the sophisticated systems to manage a power grid, it's software engineers creating programs for electrical engineers and so on
@@billrussell4832 you wish
Do I need to have a southern accent to become a Lineman?
No but it helps
Check.
You need facial hair too.
How do i send my Application in? Lol
Unfortunately you do
I was a Lineman for 28 years but had an accident and was hit by 7200 volts.I'm blessed to be here.
May i ask how it happened
FateMichael no you can’t
Toasty!!!
@@jamescooper8107 That's real cute DA
@@Aintright1965 is there a high accident rate with lineman?
I’m a catenary lineman and let me tell you, I don’t ever mind going to work, it’s something I live for. plus the money I make is unreal. Great video
Any tips for someone that wants to join this trade ?
@@ruedbega4290 trade school because going straight into it is rare
@@ruedbega4290 There’s a decent school in Idaho (if you’re in America) that isn’t super expensive and it’s only 15 weeks to become 100% ready for work
@@bigmac92 15 weeks to be "work ready" vs. 4 year union apprenticeship.... I'm sorry but 4 months of school to work with high voltage is a no go for me.
How much do you make annually?
I love seeing videos like this that showcase the people behind the power grid. It's clear that the employees of this cooperative are passionate about what they do and truly care about the communities they serve. Great video!
Big thank you for helping to keep customers connected. Great video guys!
Hi, I'm Jorge, it's great how you show being a lineman and the pride it provokes, I'm Chilean, I'm also a lineman, seeing how they work, they really want to work in the US, although it's just a dream, it's very difficult, greetings to all and keep putting strength into your work
Only female in my class , start school on Monday ... I’m pretty excited
Austin Anderson CDA tech in Jacksonville
How is it going?
Jaylen Jimson great, but corona got in the way so of course the school had to get shut down. I was supposed to graduate in June now it’s august. But no complaints. I recommend my school , the instructors are great.
Happy you pulled through congrats
May I ask how tall you are? I'm only 5'5, wondering how it is for a woman? Not many women linemen!
I've always admired these guys, as I do with Trailer truck drivers. Thank you for being there.
Truck drivers are mostly rude... tail gating, apping on their phone, swerving across multiple lanes, switching lanes while you're next to them overtaking.. no respect from me. Linemen is an interesting job, respect for what they dare to work with, i wouldn't risk my life for it. One miss step in all those years and it's finished.
@@Engineer9736 we don't need your respect lmao. Just be thankful you get to eat and have the clothes on your back. Cause a trucker brought it to you.
@@swingin53s You just proved his point. You don't represent the rest of us out on the road.
I’m a trucker but thinking of becoming a line-man. One mistake with either job can be your last.
awesome video and finally some lineman saying line training school is a good thing
Hats off to these guys. Don't think they get enough credit. Seriously dangerous job.
The climbing training looks pretty sick haha
Keep up the great work!
God Bless All these essential workers!
I thought this was gonna be football
No this is something useful
ViradianDoor 42 true asf
Lol
Same
I’m watching this because I’m wanting to do this
I learned it on the job. Started with telephone underground, moved to high voltage underground and line work. I topped out as cable splicer because I didn’t want to be a boss! 30 years.....made a good living,but it costs a lot! Don’t miss it a bit!😂 had to them young boys take over!
Sounds like oil field talk when they talk about safety hahah
Cool video !!!👍🏻
Heading to SLTC this August and I already have a position in Louisiana waiting for me once I’m out so now the real work begins!
Linemen/women are among the people I respect the most. We get hurricanes here every now and then and blizzards and I can't imagine working way up high in those conditions. Thanks for all you do!
Bucket babies will be fine
Proud to be a retired lineman and never used a bucket. Stayed on climbing crews.
You can tell they love their job most importantly cuz of money lol
It’s definitely my lifestyle. Rain sleet snow
Being a TRAMP Lineman IS the greatist job in the World if you dont fear ELECTRICITY HEIGHTS and HARD WORK
Richard Briley yes it is , if you get tired of one place or company drag up and go to a different one.
aint no snow in savannah
that Hobson guy is a cutie!
I’m on medical disability because of an accident I was I on my personal time. I am still getting pay and what not from the company I worked for. My dues came out of my paid check before and whatever tools I got off the tool tuck that came by the office was paid for more or less the same way. From the moments I first started as a groundman working for a Co-op I felt a natural connection to the trade. Now that I can nether work or drive it feels like there’s a piece of me missing other that what they had to remove and replace to bring me back to life and keep me living.
Starting the lineman program next week. up here in canada. Can't wait to start
Blue collar till I die! 🤙🏻🤙🏻😈 loved being an apprentice lineman...best job ever! Going to school for it this fall 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
where? im going to the one in Denton TX
Palmetto Raised little town called silsbee bout 2 hours north of Houston literally a block from my house
Good luck guys! I’m going to school in Albany NY in September
@@palmettoraised8882 what class are you in? im also going to NLC
Save your money on school, that's a waste of damn money man. Just put the apps in, learn on the job, get your Cdl there and get paid the whole time. When you get out of school your gonna be a ground hand grunt just like if you start the job instead
"computer stuff" lol yeah bro, sounds legit.
I’m going to school for this in January! I’m excited
Hey! I graduated from South Eastern Lineman Training Center in Georgia! I can't wait to land an apprenticeship!
Electric or communications?
@@FutureLegend100 Electric. I landed an apprenticeship as a lineman apprentice in Texas 🤠 Been here a month and loving it.
@@popofabulous this is a late comment but I’ve heard it’s hard to land an apprenticeship does the Georgia school help out with that? That’s where I’m going
@@lukey70 they send out announcements for jobs that are hiring. I've been doing linework for almost 2 years now.
I have applied twice and passed the test both times, hopefully I get it the third time!
Good luck man
Love life of improvement.
What state are you in? I'm thinking about it could you explain what you mean when you say you passes twice but you're still trying? Do you mean trying for a job? I'm worried about going to school for 2 years and not getting hired plus I have a felony from 5 years ago
Squin 99 it’s a 15 week program, 80% employment rate
I'm taking the climbing course this coming semester and getting my class A.
Can't wait to start!
choco634 sign local 1245 when you get out and you’ll be making 35 an hour when get out
@@brianaguilar8045 I'm going to apply to dwp, Edison, and back up plan is local 47 (I'm from socal)
choco634 it’s really hard to get into those straight outta school and local 47 takes forever, sign 1245 as a backup plan. Also get your tankers endorsement and they’ll call you faster
@@brianaguilar8045 that's great to know. I heard military experience puts you higher on the books, is that true also up north ?
choco634 yeah you go straight to book one, you’ll literally get called in a day or two
My husbands a lineman 💙 definitely the forgotten first responders!
Kelly Purifoy Do they pay well ? I’ve been thinking about doing it
Count Dracula yes but there’s more to it than money. He makes great money, but he also missed our daughters first holidays as well as her second holidays due to work, during hurricane season can be gone for weeks or months at a time working long shifts in bad conditions. Consider it and ask around first. But go to school, where we live, contractors are just employing men who have no experience to work on powerlines just to reach their employee quota to stay employed for the major power company in our state. Don’t take shortcuts to fast cash because it’ll backfire. Do it right and do it safe
Daaaaam Kelly
MuscleTruck ?
Kelly Purifoy u are fiiiiiiine
I spent 42 years in the trade. I'd do it all over again! Retired now.
Any accidents? Dangerous situations?
@@klnvv I've been asked that many times. All the crews I worked on never had even a close call. Good training, attitudes, and safety practices account for that. I did a recovery on a pole with a guy that was trying to hook up illegally his TV cable. I had to climb and rig his body off the pole. Plus in this trade you are part of first responders on vehicle hit poles that can result in fatalities. I had many of those in my 42 years.
@@ghalgren what trade should I get into ?
@Lavish Reacts I'm a bit bias to the Lineman side of the trade. Lots of variety in the work. Opportunities to work anywhere.
How the pay for entry level
I’m from Wichita I think I’m qualified! 😂
Was that standard aluminum tie wire being used for the stinger lead in that pot??
Hopefully I can get into this trade when I am old enough 2 more years of highschool
same here brother
Same
If you’re looking at videos about your career choices in life with two years left still, you’re gonna be anything you want to be kiddo. Just keep that same focus 👍🏼
So did you get in a trade?
@@sellanraa Actually I did haha wasnt this trade I am a Machinest with 1 yr work expereince and 2 yrs basic experience I make agriculture equipment for JD, Kubota, CAT and parts for Big a$$ Fans
Makes me feel young compared to them just turning 21 and becoming a lineman have to get my cdl permit first
Got my permit day after 21st birthday already got hired on as a apprentice
I have electrical background from automotive I went to the week long orientation and learned a lot don’t get cocky and listen
I turned 21 3 weeks ago got permit and did orientation last week and started Monday
And put it on hold to join the national guard and will have my job when I come back
@@codyyellott117 any updates on how your doing?
Appreciate it and Thanks
Been in the game since 2002 nothing but contracting work for various south Texas co-ops #journeyman certified
Starting off how much a year?
@@eugenejenkins3433 I make 80 grand give or take a year but that's including my bonuses which I get 2 bonuses every quarter of the year my safety bonus and my production bonus
Is it really dangerous or it’s just a common sense thing
Thinking about doing this as a trade! This really is helping my choice.
well have u started yet?
@@bradenqw3765 Yes I have! I joined a technical school to learn everything there is to being an electrician. And I am loving it!
I was looking for football videos
I see a lot of work in Short sleeves...must be a southern thing. Up north that’s a no go
Osha says no. My company doesn't even give out short sleeves
thinking about this after i get out of the marines
thinking of the same thing, got two more years left
SAME!!!!
Rah brothers
Same here
If you have GI bill some schools will pay you journeyman pay right out of school while you complete the apprenticeship. Sign the books at IBEW and get in the apprenticeship
Is it required to drink sweet tea while jawing in a southern accent on the job?
Don't forget the digger!
I’m here in Southern Louisiana. Day 4 of Hurricane Ida. There’s Linemen everywhere. Every chance I get. I thank them.
It’s still dark where I am. But I can see more and more lights coming online all around me. Broken pole. I know they’ll get to my neighborhood eventually. God bless them all.
We lost power for half a week in 0 temp. When they showed up we suited up & went outside. They asked if we needed something. Nope. Just country mentality. Your cold & helping me- in cold right there with ya
Do I have to be a good-looking hunk? 😂
I’ve been planning on going to a lineman school but is there places that will actually hire you as a ground man and train you?
yes
Yes. Investor owned utilities will. In other words, “for profit” utilities. Most have an apprenticeship progression to go through along with the training.
How do I get started as a lineman? Not many schools around here offers that program.
This is what I want to do.
Start my semester this fall for lineman. I can't wait
The Last Mohican are you going to attend Dawson tech?
@@danielzavala4528 how you know?
The Last Mohican I’m in the class lol
How’s the class going so far guys?
You know , i thought this was going to be football
Thought this was gonna be about the nfl
Saludos, se puede ser lineman siendo latino, soy cubano y ese es el trabajo que me apasiona hacer, llevo 1 año en Estados Unidos y quisiera hacer este oficio aquí como lo hacía en mi País.
I’m going to school in Georgia, and what’s the Prod and Cons of a lineman
How’s that going? I’m thinking about doing the same
What is that tool he’s using at the 16 to 18 second mark. The cable crumpet of Thor? Jokes aside. What is that thing called.
Before any work is done, first assessment, scope of job and one section either way...
Be safe be well
I was Today years old when I found out an X on a pole meant it needed replaced
How hard is climbing the poles ?
Same logo as the co-op I use
Is hard to get in to this line of work
Put me in! I live and breathe line work. Born and raised in Cullman. Graduated SLTC #1 in class receiving the SLIM Award, Best All Around, Most Outstanding, and Woodwalker of the Week. Line experience working everything from meters/metering to hot primary. I wanna come home!! Great video.
What kind of job offers did you get from that?
Well good for you youngster, now do it in the dark off a snowmobile and your flash light took a dump. Hitting a hotline clamp with a extendo with a good stiff breeze...... your new manager at your local rea
How many Glen Campbell jokes can I make before I get kicked off a crew?
I´m lineman here in Argentina. What do I need to work with you?
What they don’t tell you is you won’t be home much except weekends. All driving to work traffic.
I really want to become a lineman apprentice but there’s no trade school in San Diego.
Riverside homeboy. Check it out. Or Santiago community college in orange.
Nlc in orville
That daniel guy has the same last name as me
That must be an FR t-shirt.
I'm 28, have a 4 yr business management degrees and can't find anything in this field of work. Thinking of getting into lineman work.
I'm right there with you. Accounting, working on cpa. Corporate life is not for me. Got my first lineman job and I'm much happier now.
Same my friend made 150k the first year and loves it
@@_NB233 as an apprentice?
@@amethystchoke8466 yeahh in ny
@@_NB233 how did they get in ? Can u please raply
I thought these were football players for a sec
How much does a beginning lineman make ?
Count Dracula depends on over time
I am currently a sophomore in high school, I have been interested in being a Lineman for a few years now. I have an interest in electricity and power and like hands on jobs! I have to work especially hard in school, especially in the field of mathematics. I am aware that electricity needs formulas and whatnot to figure out amperage, voltage, resistance, etc. But someone please let me know if this isn’t for someone who struggles with multi step advanced math and whatnot.
COLTON_CJF CDA technical .. Jacksonville Florida . Check it out
You’re going to learn harder math than you’ll ever use. I wouldn’t let it scare you
The math isn’t all that on the job tbh
I graduate from SLTC August 14th 2019. I’m looking for a good co op anywhere. I’m willing to re locate. If you want more info I can give you my cell
lineman make on average 75K year lowest is 50k and on the high end is 100k and to go to a trade school cost around 5k.
High end is much higher than 100k
I am a lineman for the County and i drive the main road.................
Step one of being a lineman, pretend the job is hard! Also turn on bones power and eat pizza at Casey’s and make time in a half!
hey from quebec canada are you a school or you are hiring
I lived this life. Well aware of what it takes.
Hey brother, any tips on how to get in on an apprenticeship?
@@amanbains7949 find someone who is a journeyman, and get in good with him. Hopefully, over time, he’ll drop your name when talking with his local/the apprenticeship.
Active duty military here, less than a year left on contract. Any tips on pursuing this at all?
do a google search for lineman training school and see if they offer it in your area. I am not 100% sure but I think it's 9 months training.
See if your post has a program called troops into transportation to get your CDL. Look around online for first aid/cpr classes in your area to get certed as well as a traffic control class. Pay attention to when they’re open for applicants and apply everywhere.
Investor owned utilities typically do their own training schools. Check their job posted lines to see what they have coming up as they typically aren’t always hiring (tends to go in waves to follow retirements, terminations, etc.)
lineman school is about 16 weeks
There’s a great school in Trenton, Georgia!
So! Which one of you lineman is from Wichita? :p
Line *person*
Aniqa Ambani If it snows that stretch down south might not handle the strain.
How do you get into an apprenticeship?
It sounded like the said you go to climbing school and once you finish that successfully you should he able to get trained. Im guessing some other electrical experience and knowledge would also be very helpful
How much do you get paid per hour as an apprentice lineman in ny? anyone know?
$30-40 without OT
Chris watch TRT WORLD forum 2019
Its not only the easiest electrical job to learn but the highest paying.... but also the most dangerous, so if your fit and want to make good money out of high school theres no better choice. Just be aware if u get caught slacking you wont feel it, itll just be over.
Really love that job ,but linemen were paid not good in our country
I was wondering if you couls become a lineman with a DUI? My guess is that you cannot become because whatever company you work for requires you to use some type of vehicle, and with a DUI in your record probably they dont want to hire you. My DUI is 4 years old, but by the time I would get my license to work as a lineman, it would have been 5 years.
If you was a hand yes but now the pussifcation of the trade no
@@brianjohnson6053elaborate
I am doing Bangladeshi lineman job, I want to do this job abroad in any country, what can I do sir
Jesus loves u all so much
🌰Great videos ! I see all these young guys spend 1 to 2 years in trade school without good research BEFORE they sign on. They learn later, they not only hate the job but they also will stay poor because it doesn't pay well and never will !🤑.
Hello i need your guy’s help!! recently I’ve been in a huge dilemma because I’m about to graduate from high school and I’ve been accepted to Lineman school which is one year, and I’ve also been accepted into Civil Engineering which is 4 years. Both of these schools are close to each other so distance doesn’t matter. I really need help on which one to choose, I’m taking AP Calculus AB right now in high school and i guess I’m alright at it (B-) but i dont know if i should go into engineering or go into the Lineman school, can you guys give me your feedback?
you ever figure it out?
@@clbhrrn Yeah bro I went the engineering route and so far so good!
@@damocles4744 good, cause when you get older and the body breaks down you're screwed...desk job is a good choice
@@damocles4744 glad to hear that and hope you’re doing great in it
Wise choice !
QUESTION:
So I need clarification. I know 2 individuals who I won't name who are lineman for a specific company.
One claims to have made ~225k/year, and the other who started at the bottom 4 years ago and worked his way up claims to have made ~175k this last year 2022.
Everything I'm reading online is saying the BEST lineman make only 75-100k/year at best.
Can someone in the know clarify for me how they are doing this?
I’m not 100% but that yearly wage might not of considered overtime pay or other bonuses.
They get unlimited overtime
Yeah, it's all that juicy ot
What does it takes to get hired with your company I’ve been to lineman school applied several times but no response ,it’s kinda hard you know .
Brad Theodore try a company called irby very good company
Do lineman work long hours
Oh wrong I thought it meant football line men
Hardest part of being a lineman is the other lineman. It’s a trade that attracts alphas or guys who think they are alphas. I’ve seen it a lot where a guy is more concerned at puffing out in front of the other guys rather than teaching. I go out of my way to teach a guy it’s the right and safe thing to do
Southern lineman are the best!
I guess southern accent essential in this..
How long does it take to be a full certified Lineman?
7000 hours
Is this KPC?
LINEMAN FOR OVER 30 YRS , GREAT JOB , BUT I WORKED FOR INEXPERIENCED SUPERVISORS , WHO MOVED UP INTO Management ! THEY MADE THE JOB MISERABLE ! LADWP IS FULL OF THESE , BELOW GRADE MANAGERS WHO , FORGET ABOUT THE LINEMAN AN HELPERS , AS SOON AS THEY ARE PROMOTED !