I stopped and talked to a local utility crew I seen working along the road and after talking to them for a while I was sold. Applied asap to the utility as a ground hand and I’ve been with them for 4 years now.
Years back, I worked for a Foreman who, even though the job order only called for an arrester changeout on a transformer setting, he taught us to shakedown the entire pole setting, from the tie wire down to the ground rod. Master Craftsmanship.
5:25 - learned this rule in skiing: "never take a last run... always end on your 2nd to last run" thanks for the podcast - i'm done doing grunt construction work and am considering going to lineman school
Been looking into lineman as a career. But not sure how to go about it NC. Most links online are useless. Appreciate any info. On whats needed and to expect.
I’ve been doing like work for about a year and a half and I related to this video so much keep doing what you’re doing brother! Love the content! BYBK✊🏽
Man I've been wanting to get into the trade I now have a class a applying for groundhand positions I can't afford schooling hoping to get my foot in the door im 30 is it to late?
I’m in line school and I am wondering how can I get rid of the nervousness and fear of heights and climbing up high on the poles? I absolutely want to be a lineman and that’s why I haven’t given up. I start to freeze when I get up high on the poles and I want to learn to be comfortable and have it all be second nature to me. How can I achieve this?
Great interview.. I was wondering what are the chances for someone with a Commercial class A but zero line experience getting into an apprenticeship program? I’m pushing 40 and have plenty of construction experience but nothing in line work. Is it still worth giving it a shot? Thanks
Love the podcasts they have been very informative. I'm 46 and plan to go to lineman school this year. Still trying to understand the whole union ibew and non union thing. Let's say as a new guy you finish school get a non union apprentice job. You go around and sign some books and get a call 2 or 3 years later from ibew. Does your 2 or 3 years hours count to your journeyman cert or do you start from the beginning? Is it true you cant travel and work in different states unless your certified with ibew?
Thanks I’m glad you like them! I would suggest just starting with the IBEW if your plan is to travel. There are many reasons to join but one is, an IBEW journeyman lineman is a ticket that is recognized globally. Most non union tickets are only recognized at the place you got it from
Good show , enjoy the content. While passion for your trade is the best prerequisite I have to say money is equally important. Not gonna do something I'm passionate about if it don't pay. That would be selfish towards you and not thinking about the best for your family.
Just curious, as a lineman, can you get your class A by doing the automatic option? I met a CDL driver who took the test with a automatic truck, he has his CDL, but can only drive automatic trucks. Will this affect a persons chances of becoming a lineman apprentice? Are the vehicles lineman drive automatic or manual?
You need no restrictions on the license , the more certs the better, just do more that separates you from others like you want it and not cut corners.👍🏼
Depends on your contract if you’re union. We only bare handed up to 44kv as we were distribution only and our contract didn’t distinguish different types of work.
How do hispanics/latinos fit in linework is it work hard not smart? Are we profiled when trying to enter an apprenticeship I am just curious because the majority of lineman are white so I would like to know what to expect.
@@yesca4life2005 and even better if you identified as a female. 🧐 no but all seriousness in my local we have black and Spanish guys. At least for me and they guys I work with it’s your work ethic. Leave your ego at home. To me color doesn’t matter. You’re either an awesome hand or a shitty hand
@@linehandibew6205 yeah color doesnt matter to me either the only reason I asked its cause I saw a post on reddit about some hispanic grunt/helper that said his foreman told him he would never get into the apprenticeship. But its good to know that hard work and being a good hand count cause thats what I bring.
@@Paragon_Reason storm chasers are the guys who are on with companies that are contractors. I don’t know the numbers for sure but I was told storm chasers can make 5-10k a week, but that’s because they are working crazy hours. I’m not a line worker, I’m currently in a lineman school and that’s what I was told by the instructors/ students
Did u end up going for it? I'm 36 and nervous to do it, wondering if my body can take it. I hope u succeed. I'm in the same boat, need a new life. My peirs are making $265k as engineers and I'm making 24k...
@@MGA311 both programs (NLC and LazyQ) run independently of each other. They both still operate just separately of each other. The LazyQ is for people that already work for a Quanta company as well as veterans. Where as NLC is for anyone that wants to pay to get trained.
@@RyanWLucas just applied a week ago waiting on a date for an interview getting out the marine corps in March how hard is it for a veteran to get a school spot
I stopped and talked to a local utility crew I seen working along the road and after talking to them for a while I was sold. Applied asap to the utility as a ground hand and I’ve been with them for 4 years now.
Years back, I worked for a Foreman who, even though the job order only called for an arrester changeout on a transformer setting, he taught us to shakedown the entire pole setting, from the tie wire down to the ground rod. Master Craftsmanship.
What does shakedown mean
Hmm seems like if you do all that especially if it doesnt call for it you are working for free bud.
@@RemSter777 I worked for a private utility. Not a contractor. It's much different.
5:25 - learned this rule in skiing: "never take a last run... always end on your 2nd to last run"
thanks for the podcast - i'm done doing grunt construction work and am considering going to lineman school
Been looking into lineman as a career. But not sure how to go about it NC. Most links online are useless. Appreciate any info. On whats needed and to expect.
Thanks for what you do brother I just got into school I can’t wait to start working!
As usal your Powerline podcast hits right stride . Thank you
Loved how he worked pg&e area. My dads territory ibew 1245✊🏻
I’ve been doing like work for about a year and a half and I related to this video so much keep doing what you’re doing brother! Love the content! BYBK✊🏽
Man I've been wanting to get into the trade I now have a class a applying for groundhand positions I can't afford schooling hoping to get my foot in the door im 30 is it to late?
@@CJ-wk7gt appreciate that brother im having a hard time finding a spot to let me in as a groundhand I already have my class A
I’m in line school and I am wondering how can I get rid of the nervousness and fear of heights and climbing up high on the poles? I absolutely want to be a lineman and that’s why I haven’t given up. I start to freeze when I get up high on the poles and I want to learn to be comfortable and have it all
be second nature to me. How can I achieve this?
Jus pay attention to the task in front of you, and you’ll totally forget that you’re way the F*** up there! Trust your climbing gear and rigging.
Know matter how much you want to be a lineman, If you end up not getting over the fear of heights, This ain't for you!
Great interview.. I was wondering what are the chances for someone with a Commercial class A but zero line experience getting into an apprenticeship program? I’m pushing
40 and have plenty of construction experience but nothing in line work. Is it still worth giving it a shot? Thanks
There were men in my class the were 40 plus and had zero construction experience/line work… take a shot. You won’t regret this rewarding career
@@Straightisthegate Thanks for replying I’ll definitely give it my best.
Do I need a CDL before line school?
Depends on the school tbh. I would recommend getting your Cdl first though because that’ll be required for a line job before line school
Love the podcasts they have been very informative. I'm 46 and plan to go to lineman school this year. Still trying to understand the whole union ibew and non union thing. Let's say as a new guy you finish school get a non union apprentice job. You go around and sign some books and get a call 2 or 3 years later from ibew.
Does your 2 or 3 years hours count to your journeyman cert or do you start from the beginning? Is it true you cant travel and work in different states unless your certified with ibew?
Thanks I’m glad you like them! I would suggest just starting with the IBEW if your plan is to travel. There are many reasons to join but one is, an IBEW journeyman lineman is a ticket that is recognized globally. Most non union tickets are only recognized at the place you got it from
@@RyanWLucas Allahu bless you care and health for work I am Indian (Kerala)god's own country Electricity Lineman
Those glasses say it all... Randy macho man Savage
That's what a flash looks like if there a fault or make a mistake...
Good show , enjoy the content. While passion for your trade is the best prerequisite I have to say money is equally important. Not gonna do something I'm passionate about if it don't pay. That would be selfish towards you and not thinking about the best for your family.
Just curious, as a lineman, can you get your class A by doing the automatic option? I met a CDL driver who took the test with a automatic truck, he has his CDL, but can only drive automatic trucks. Will this affect a persons chances of becoming a lineman apprentice? Are the vehicles lineman drive automatic or manual?
You need no restrictions on the license , the more certs the better, just do more that separates you from others like you want it and not cut corners.👍🏼
This will affect your chances. We drive both manual and automatic vehicles
You can not always have a automatic in work equipment .
Allahu bless you care and health for work I am Indian (Kerala)god's own country Electricity Lineman
Do you get over JL scale when your on a barehand job
Depends on your contract if you’re union. We only bare handed up to 44kv as we were distribution only and our contract didn’t distinguish different types of work.
How do hispanics/latinos fit in linework is it work hard not smart? Are we profiled when trying to enter an apprenticeship I am just curious because the majority of lineman are white so I would like to know what to expect.
Definitely not a race thing brother. Being minority you’d definitely have and even better chance getting into the apprenticeship
@@linehandibew6205 thanks for confirming brother
@@yesca4life2005 and even better if you identified as a female. 🧐 no but all seriousness in my local we have black and Spanish guys. At least for me and they guys I work with it’s your work ethic. Leave your ego at home. To me color doesn’t matter. You’re either an awesome hand or a shitty hand
@@linehandibew6205 ok so hard work ethics are what talks, trust me brother I dont bring my ego to the field just hard work.
@@linehandibew6205 yeah color doesnt matter to me either the only reason I asked its cause I saw a post on reddit about some hispanic grunt/helper that said his foreman told him he would never get into the apprenticeship. But its good to know that hard work and being a good hand count cause thats what I bring.
I have a bachelor's degree in industrial safety, will I get paid more as a lineman for that degree?
No. However working for a power company you could transition into the engineering side instead of linework and make more money.
What is the Benefit of "Going on the Road"? Does it pay more?
How much money are they making on contract as he said? Is it way more? Can someone elaborate on this?
@@Paragon_Reason storm chasers are the guys who are on with companies that are contractors. I don’t know the numbers for sure but I was told storm chasers can make 5-10k a week, but that’s because they are working crazy hours.
I’m not a line worker, I’m currently in a lineman school and that’s what I was told by the instructors/ students
Yes
I bet fear of heights weeds out a good amount of apprentices.
Too many commercials man
I’m looking for something new to do with my life, this maybe I could do this
Did u end up going for it? I'm 36 and nervous to do it, wondering if my body can take it. I hope u succeed. I'm in the same boat, need a new life. My peirs are making $265k as engineers and I'm making 24k...
@@Paragon_Reason no I went for installing generators instead!
Linework 10 years man hollerat me sometime brother
I can tell you're an NLC instructor
Nope. I was an instructor at the LazyQ for a year and a half. Completely different program.
@@RyanWLucas what happened to the program, I work for a quanta owned company
@@MGA311 both programs (NLC and LazyQ) run independently of each other. They both still operate just separately of each other. The LazyQ is for people that already work for a Quanta company as well as veterans. Where as NLC is for anyone that wants to pay to get trained.
@@RyanWLucas just applied a week ago waiting on a date for an interview getting out the marine corps in March how hard is it for a veteran to get a school spot
@@TheStrengthPot Did you apply through VEEP?