I personally feel over the top production like this detracting form the content. The video would have the same overall information in half the time without all the fancy transitions and explaining what we are about to see seconds before actually seeing it... I came here to learn about a skill and watch these people do their work not to see an overly dramatized _show_ but to each his own.
8:35 "We always work together. We always concentrate on communicating and listening to one another. That's a practice of safety. That's a practice of togetherness. And there's a thought of going home in the evening safely." That's what you call a good attitude.
Feminists like to denounce men for their toxic masculinity, but I don't see too many feminists taking on these dangerous jobs. So thankful men like this exist to do the things most of us are too petrified to even consider.
Connor Engstrom Thousands of men pass ranger school: weak A dozen women pass lowered standards “ranger school”: look how empowered they are! The only one making excuses is your sorry stupid ass.
I worked on a line crew for Mountain Bell (remember "the Phone Co."?) during my summers while attending college on Colorado. This series really takes me back. Kudo's to these POWER linemen! I only had to deal with a max of 60volts. Mistakes could kill any of us but the "Power" guys faced it every day - all day.
hey just wanted to say thank you and i appreciate everything you (linemen) do..u guys are awesome and very loved. have a blessed day. and yes this should be made into a series! right on! much loves.. asalaam-peace-سلام
@@Robbobshiskabob did you get in? I was told to go to a utility that's union and see if they will hire you as a groundsman and that will get you a faster opportunity because of already being in
I applied for an apprenticeship yesterday as well, I don’t have any experience so I doubt they’ll hire me. Although I’m currently studying Power Transmissions & Distribution to help me get my foot in the door, I hope you got the job!
My fiance was a journeyman lineman,hung from helicopters working on lines too high to climb....I've heard about those long days(in the truck)while making a huge paycheck without even getting out . May God bless you all! LOVE YOU, BABY 😭 Miss you too much!!! Ronald Dean Pearson (12/30/61-07/20/21)
Apparently they earn those well deserved breaks. It's no sweat off my nose or money out of my pocket, so it doesn't bother me to see them sipping coffee and surfing the net on occasion. News papers are a thing of the past. No one reads them anymore.
Did you have any luck landing a career?Anyone with info on how to join?I did a 2 year program at Amtrak and i went to school for electrician.203-889-7654 is my number.
Lorenzo Foreman there’s all kinds of ways, contracting is ideal way for getting into it, it’s harder to get on at a power company. You can just find out your local union halls and go sign the books, you’ll start as a groundman and work your way up while you wait for a call from whatever apprenticeship region you are in. There is also non union, which is what I work, I like the company I work at, I would say it’s about as good as non union gets, at least in my region
Jacksonville Electrical Authority (that's Jacksonville Fl.) requires you to take the TABE test before being hired on. Do any other electrical companies require applicants to take this test and if so, what level of the test are they required to take, as the TABE test has different difficulty levels.
work didn't start until 6 minutes into a 20 minute video ... thats about right. i'm surprised we didn't get a 6 hour window of when the video MIGHT start
So glad to see actual trained men doing the job in the south that are trained through a union apprenticeship. And knowing they have high wages and a pension . Unlike puke I mean pike electric in North Carolina they are untrained low Wage company . God bless these trained union men
My fathers been a lineman for over 18 years he’s an expert at coax and fiber, he can hang over 5k feet of strand and fiber a day, right now he has an ap45 truck fully loaded
@@map9680 I also want to know if he did it been thinking of doing the Lansing community college program in 2020. The only downside is consumers don't have pension only 401k and it's UWUA not ibew not sure what to do. Might continue with applying at 876!
A quick shout out to the guys that have to do the “hand digging “. for the power poles …. There are a lot of locations that can’t be reached with equipment…. .. and there are methods. to set a pole by hand ……. Been there. Done that …. Cheers guys. …. SAFTY FIRST …. have a fun day …. Oh yea setting “anchors” By. Hand is a bit of an art ..as well. …. :o).
the immigration process would be the biggest factor. but if you have a decent amount of money to pay for lineman school you can become an apprentice relatively fast 4-6 months. i wouldn't give up on it.
COOPs have it made. They're out at the ends of the distribution system in the country. Work in the city and you'll do twice or three times the work cause you don't drive 60 miles.
Does anyone know how to apply for a apprenticeship around Louisville Kentucky? I am a bricklayer by trade and I am thinking seriously about becoming a lineman.
Adam Guest, Somerset, KY.. Im in school right now. $3,800 for the 8 week program and after you graduate, you’ll be invited to a job fair. Somerset lineman tech school
Jared Adams I’ve seen some with one but it’s pretty uncommon. These trucks are already pack full of stuff and in order to use the welder someone on the crew would be certified. Also they want the equipment to be in top shape so one with a welded break wouldn’t cut it.
I bet putting those tires on that truck is fun for the first couple of times you get to use it in stuff like that and then I bet it becomes an absolute pain in the but
Knowing how to Climb is a must...that being said, its what bucket trucks were invented for...use the tools that make the job easier....Diesel doesnt get tired....
Chubby672 In some urban areas all you do is climb, because Easement where Line are located is behind homes. In rural areas, you are able to use a Truck. But here is a kicker to your point. When we get heavy storms here in SE Michigan, we will get mutual assistance from out of town Lineman. And because they do not climb often enough, when they come here, that fact becomes Painfully apparent to us. This is not an Indictment on them as Lineman, it’s just a reality of where they work. Thanks for you help Brothers and stay safe.
Who Zaskin hours and pay depend on where you’re working and if you’re union or a rat. I work 40+ every week and make $52/hour. Plus when I hit hurricanes or big storms it’s 7 days a week 16 hour days for double bubble.
The bad thing is that most of those linemen are overweight and overload many of those buckets. Some of those buckets are only rated to 500 lbs to 600 lbs. You add two fat fucks that weight 250 to 300 lbs. each, plus the weight of the liner (50-60 lbs.)and tools, that makes it an unsafe condition. However, there are no weight standards for lineman.
this needs to be a TV show
Dalton Gay agreed!
This is like discovery channel shit right here
Dalton Gay I’d watch it
The intro made it look like it is
needs some added drama like maybe one of their feet "slip" then cut to a commercial
I feel like this should be on TV. The production quality is amazing!
I personally feel over the top production like this detracting form the content. The video would have the same overall information in half the time without all the fancy transitions and explaining what we are about to see seconds before actually seeing it...
I came here to learn about a skill and watch these people do their work not to see an overly dramatized _show_ but to each his own.
Agreed
8:35 "We always work together. We always concentrate on communicating and listening to one another. That's a practice of safety. That's a practice of togetherness. And there's a thought of going home in the evening safely."
That's what you call a good attitude.
Muy bien! comparto tu opinion! soy empleado de una empresa electrica! en Argentina1 ser buen compañero!
I worked for 41 years as a lineman, troubleshooter, and crew leader in the midwest and we do the work the same way. Good video.
Dennis C work for who?
ComEd out of Chicago
Dennis C my dad is working on comed property for 3 phase in Chicago. We are on the contractor side
how many hours are you forced to work a day?
@@raymondolson191 Depends on the job at hand. The OT is what makes this job lucrative.
As a retired lineman from California - I can only echo this sentiment:
Common men of uncommon valor.
God bless, stay safe, be well fellow linemen.
What part of Cali?
@@chocboiwonda6810 blue balls , CA
this a less dramatic gold rush, and it's great
Feminists like to denounce men for their toxic masculinity, but I don't see too many feminists taking on these dangerous jobs. So thankful men like this exist to do the things most of us are too petrified to even consider.
wrongworld exactly. They’re willing to demonize, but hell no, they won’t step into the shoes.
@@garynelson9538
Bet she could spell and punctuate properly though.
Imagine how terrible it would be to have one of those annoying bitches in the truck with you though?
Connor Engstrom Thousands of men pass ranger school: weak
A dozen women pass lowered standards “ranger school”: look how empowered they are!
The only one making excuses is your sorry stupid ass.
lol. we all know what a pile of useless shite organisations become when women aren't there to keep men on track. eg the catholic church
Thank You all for your service. You are our Hero’s. God Bless You. ❤❤❤
Love you guys . Retired in 21 . Got Bored and I'm back . You MEN STAY SAFE . WE ARE ALL BROTHERS . GOD BLESS .
32 looking for a career change. Is 32 too old to start as a lineman apprentice?
@@user-zc7kf8vx5dno most apprentices are late 20’s to mid 30’s. not very often you see an apprentice under 25
Very interesting, I've wondered about this stuff since I was a kid.
Would be cool if a TV studio picked this up
Ha ha the guy doing the phone locate at 7:40 has more paint on his shoes than on the ground.
I worked on a line crew for Mountain Bell (remember "the Phone Co."?) during my summers while attending college on Colorado. This series really takes me back. Kudo's to these POWER linemen! I only had to deal with a max of 60volts. Mistakes could kill any of us but the "Power" guys faced it every day - all day.
hey just wanted to say thank you and i appreciate everything you (linemen) do..u guys are awesome and very loved.
have a blessed day. and yes this should be made into a series! right on!
much loves..
asalaam-peace-سلام
Your welcome. 😊
The should make a multi-season TV show. Logistics would be hard, but I think doable.
I'm currently number 44 to go to climbing school and start apprenticeship...praying I get in..I want this job!
Rob Pierson what local?
Jamal B now I'm 13 in West Virginia and 19 on local 17
@@Robbobshiskabob did you get in? I was told to go to a utility that's union and see if they will hire you as a groundsman and that will get you a faster opportunity because of already being in
You have to be born and cut out to do that job.
You are either born with the valor or not. Valor isn't learned but controlled.
Much admiration to these modern day cowboys! Great video!
Thanks for doing the job. Also thanks for cutting the telecom wires and cable wires so we get called out too!
They need to do Los Angeles department of water and power. So much crazy stuff, everyday, high traffic, crazy homeless, it's worth the watch
Great video, thanks
Good job. I like the way you guys kinda made it look like the Ice Road Trucker show.
I am from Bangladesh I am a line man. This is a very dangerous job. You have to be ready for duty in 24 hours.
Enjoyed the video
Great to see the work of a lineman, being a lineman myself it makes me feel how essential the work is
Im thinking about becoming one? Doe sit suck your life away from your family like they say?
I'm applying for Apprenticeship here in Belize. Hopefully I get the job. :)
Did you get the job?
Eddie Johnston did you get the job???
I applied for an apprenticeship yesterday as well, I don’t have any experience so I doubt they’ll hire me. Although I’m currently studying Power Transmissions & Distribution to help me get my foot in the door, I hope you got the job!
Eh, I had an interview but did not get an apprenticeship earlier this year.
@@405ruben Did you get it?
I swear I would watch this show. Just got a job as an assistant project manager at PAR Electric so trying to familiarize myself!
God bless .... Team.... A big hug from solomon, india
Really fun and illuminating. I get it: no two days are alike; no problem is ever exactly as expected.
Awesome!
Never Forget to kiss Mom goodbye every morning . Stay safe
Much respect to the power guys. I use to want to be a power lineman until i got into fiber optics.
Nicely done!! No BS, it just a straight up show about line work and the day in the life of a lineman. Thanks for posting!
Phil McCracsdmmouegsdcyken u
What about the part where they sit in their trucks and sip coffee and read the paper for 8 straight hours???
electricalron we played darts sometimes.lol
Sign me up
My fiance was a journeyman lineman,hung from helicopters working on lines too high to climb....I've heard about those long days(in the truck)while making a huge paycheck without even getting out .
May God bless you all!
LOVE YOU, BABY 😭
Miss you too much!!!
Ronald Dean Pearson
(12/30/61-07/20/21)
Apparently they earn those well deserved breaks.
It's no sweat off my nose or money out of my pocket, so it doesn't bother me to see them sipping coffee and surfing the net on occasion.
News papers are a thing of the past. No one reads them anymore.
I’ve been looking into this as a career. Great video
COLTON_CJF it’s a great one, takes willingness to learn, common sense, and some balls
Did you have any luck landing a career?Anyone with info on how to join?I did a 2 year program at Amtrak and i went to school for electrician.203-889-7654 is my number.
Lorenzo Foreman there’s all kinds of ways, contracting is ideal way for getting into it, it’s harder to get on at a power company. You can just find out your local union halls and go sign the books, you’ll start as a groundman and work your way up while you wait for a call from whatever apprenticeship region you are in. There is also non union, which is what I work, I like the company I work at, I would say it’s about as good as non union gets, at least in my region
Lorenzo Foreman you also need a class A cdl
@@gunnarcaldwell8477 I have a class A.Contracting?
Jacksonville Electrical Authority (that's Jacksonville Fl.) requires you to take the TABE test before being hired on. Do any other electrical companies require applicants to take this test and if so, what level of the test are they required to take, as the TABE test has different difficulty levels.
Wow, In New Zealand we have to wear Hi Vis Flame / Arc Proof gear the moment we leave the workshop. Its cool to see how different countries do things
America tends to be a bit more unsafe in the working world than other countries unfortunately.
@@cantnot2797 not America tends to be unsafe but company’s are fuckin cheap
If it’s not needed why make things more difficult there all wearing safety glasses and hard hats plus gloves
@@cantnot2797 Absolutely nothing unsafe about NOT wearing fr driving to a job.
nice pliers Bill,I like the looks of those.Great review
very nice👍
That's nice trucks you guys use
work didn't start until 6 minutes into a 20 minute video ... thats about right.
i'm surprised we didn't get a 6 hour window of when the video MIGHT start
So glad to see actual trained men doing the job in the south that are trained through a union apprenticeship. And knowing they have high wages and a pension .
Unlike puke I mean pike electric in North Carolina they are untrained low
Wage company . God bless these trained union men
cool..that was a successful special op...
My fathers been a lineman for over 18 years he’s an expert at coax and fiber, he can hang over 5k feet of strand and fiber a day, right now he has an ap45 truck fully loaded
so he works telecom, so hes not a lineman?
This is my dream job whenever i get out of high school
Same here man. Good luck.
Do u use permits on shutdowns over there ?
They should show a union. It’s a little different
My dad is a lineman. Right now he's down in Georgia and on his way to Florida to help get the power back on.
IronPiedmont1996 how do you get into the industry. I live in Florida and we haven't had power over a week due to hurricane Irma
Why don't there put them underground as in parts off states there know there get tornado
Probably worked with my fiance,Ronald Dean Pearson,
Excelencia y más qué Dios los bendiga siempre y familia y amigos y felicito
Please did lineman job 20+ years , drank every day , smoked dope everyday . Never got hurt haha 😂
Probably worked with my fiance, RONALD DEAN PEARSON,12/30/61=07/20/21
Miss him every minute of every day 💔💔💔💔
May God bless you all...
How does a young guy from tidewater Virginia start out?
Applying for a program in Michigan. Hoping to get an apprenticeship with Consumers Energy🙏
Avery Wilson did you get it? Was thinking of doing the same.
@@map9680 I also want to know if he did it been thinking of doing the Lansing community college program in 2020. The only downside is consumers don't have pension only 401k and it's UWUA not ibew not sure what to do. Might continue with applying at 876!
Avery Wilson You get it?
mason lasby I’m going out of Local 17, SE Michigan 🤘🏻
GO POPPA NORTON😍
Went to school for this last year, really want to work as lineman. Hopefully I can find a job in the next month or so
have u found a job yet?
2112 he died shortly after
A quick shout out to the guys that have to do the “hand digging “. for the power poles …. There are a lot of locations that can’t be reached with equipment…. .. and there are methods. to set a pole by hand ……. Been there. Done that …. Cheers guys. …. SAFTY FIRST …. have a fun day …. Oh yea setting “anchors” By. Hand is a bit of an art ..as well. …. :o).
Y’all denergized a line to pull a couple guys?
Perkuhlerk utility pukes
Great video, just a typical, normal day... linemen have to be prepared to all kinds of situations
Be a cool show, follow the storm work linemen that would be very interesting
NEED TO SHOW CLEVELAND
Do you need any professional worker on this direction?
@19:00 why did you need to talk to a supervisor? Did you mean your Crew Leader/ Foreman?
Who do I call if the pole and tree are on fire and arcing I'm in arkansas
Evan Dckens you would just call 911 and tell them what’s happening, then they would contact the power company and such.
Good job for real men! I`m from Russia, can I get job in this company if I come to America?
the immigration process would be the biggest factor. but if you have a decent amount of money to pay for lineman school you can become an apprentice relatively fast 4-6 months. i wouldn't give up on it.
Did the german a good work ?
i wish my remc had this type of equipment looks like you guys need a 3 phase lift arm it is slick
Is a linesman a commercial or Industrial electrician?
It’s a skilled labor. Not an electrician. It’s lineman if your a journeyman
How deep are those poles usually bedded?
Jared Adams depends on the company and the ground you’re putting it in. I know for aep it’s like 4 feet in solid rock and 6 and a half for normal dirt
10percent pole
10 percent of the height plus 2 feet
That's one heck of an accent! It sounded like Jimmy Carter was laying the new line! Just don't let his brother Billy up there.
COOPs have it made. They're out at the ends of the distribution system in the country. Work in the city and you'll do twice or three times the work cause you don't drive 60 miles.
Wanna know what's weird...in the UK we call 'pylons' traffic cones and transmission towers electric pylons lol
Does anyone know how to apply for a apprenticeship around Louisville Kentucky? I am a bricklayer by trade and I am thinking seriously about becoming a lineman.
Try looking up a jatc or apprenticeship program hope this helps
@@lld9888 thanks
Adam Guest, Somerset, KY.. Im in school right now. $3,800 for the 8 week program and after you graduate, you’ll be invited to a job fair. Somerset lineman tech school
Albat.org
Do you guys not have welders on your trucks? A simple weld around the anchor before sinking it would eliminate a possible problem.
Jared Adams I’ve seen some with one but it’s pretty uncommon. These trucks are already pack full of stuff and in order to use the welder someone on the crew would be certified. Also they want the equipment to be in top shape so one with a welded break wouldn’t cut it.
Y’all get your damn hooks on and get up on that pole
how does one become a lineman???
slap twin bust your ass on the ground first
They call em “Lineman” cause “Bad ass MFr” takes to long to say
#LINEMANATTITUDE
local 50!
Do you all have your cdl?
Nathan School في شركه ليبي
You have to have your cdl
the line in front of are howes cought the tree on fire they refused to cut the tree
why there is so many guys in the same place working?
Safety
'Murica
Safety my friend
Pos in my book
I bet putting those tires on that truck is fun for the first couple of times you get to use it in stuff like that and then I bet it becomes an absolute pain in the but
Hmmmm....Where are the contractors? LOL
OMG SCARY MUSIC IS SO SCARY!!!
They couldn't make this show a reality TV show because the job is too dangerous.
Let's see any politician do this...I swear the people that get paid the most do not deserve it.
Why not get a tree for that truck
Looks like Trevor Robertson needs a new hard hat. I think it did its job!
Lol the squirrel 🐿 damn poor buddy rip @15:35
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All this so we can watch utube.
they still need up Utility guys for the fiber optics
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I fucking hat my job as a lineman
Why do you hate your job?
The machines do all the work for them? Now days you hardly see a lineman climbing.
Chubby672 climbing is for the grunts
And? Do you still hund down and spear your own animal for dinner? Evolution isnt always a bad thing
You don't see them climbing because the poles that need climbed are the ones off the beaten path.
Knowing how to Climb is a must...that being said, its what bucket trucks were invented for...use the tools that make the job easier....Diesel doesnt get tired....
Chubby672 In some urban areas all you do is climb, because Easement where Line are located is behind homes. In rural areas, you are able to use a Truck. But here is a kicker to your point. When we get heavy storms here in SE Michigan, we will get mutual assistance from out of town Lineman. And because they do not climb often enough, when they come here, that fact becomes Painfully apparent to us. This is not an Indictment on them as Lineman, it’s just a reality of where they work.
Thanks for you help Brothers and stay safe.
WHERE THE FUCK IS THE SAFTEY VEST?!!
DO YOU BELIEVE IN ONE MAN EMERGENCY CREW??????????
I don't see big 6'7 280 pound football players
17-40/ hour for this work. Median pay is less than an RN. Ladies, maybe the wage gap is between your legs.
Who Zaskin hours and pay depend on where you’re working and if you’re union or a rat. I work 40+ every week and make $52/hour. Plus when I hit hurricanes or big storms it’s 7 days a week 16 hour days for double bubble.
@@linelife2690 that's damn near $12k a week my buddies dad makes just under 11k a week. Wishing to get into an apprenticeship 1 day!
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Really hate the jumping around. You're not deadliest catch.
The bad thing is that most of those linemen are overweight and overload many of those buckets. Some of those buckets are only rated to 500 lbs to 600 lbs. You add two fat fucks that weight 250 to 300 lbs. each, plus the weight of the liner (50-60 lbs.)and tools, that makes it an unsafe condition. However, there are no weight standards for lineman.
hot work by yourself in hot 3 phase ummmmmmm no at least here in washington
Not true electricians. Distribution workers.
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Local 94 IBEW international NJ
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