My Life as a Lineman

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14 жыл бұрын

From frost on their fingertips to call outs on Christmas, find out what American Electric Power line mechanics face each day and what they miss as they restore power after major storms.

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@Elizabethw4blessings 12 жыл бұрын

Coming from a lineman wife, Thank you guys for keeping our lights on. Thank you for working all those crazy and hard hours to get the job done. Thank you for keeping each other safe! My hubby is working a long stretch as I right to get the pwer back on for the city of Pasadena. You guys don't get nearly enough credit! God bless you all.

@eddie5555 12 жыл бұрын

I was a line man for 16 years. Hard work and very dangerous. Tears up your back and knees.

@garynelson9538 5 жыл бұрын

You and I have the same amount of time in. And there is not a major joint on my body the is not wrecked. I'm sure i'll be walking with aid of a Walker then a WheelChair. OVERHEAD LINEMAN, IBEW LOCAL 17 DETROIT.

@skher 5 жыл бұрын

Is this common?? Extreme wear and tear on the body?@@garynelson9538

@MadNlGER 3 жыл бұрын

8 years in and already I’m pretty bad shape. One surgery. One on the job injury osha record. (Fall-15 feet) it’s tough on a mans body. That’s for sure. Journeyman lineman OHE- NC

@budanna01 13 жыл бұрын

OMG I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!! My daddy is a journey lineman from North Carolina and he has been a lineman for over 25 years..he is one of the strongest men I know, He missed many birthdays and holidays. when Katrina hit he was gone for over 2 months..I love that man and thank him everyday for what he does :)

@JCunningham21 8 жыл бұрын

Im not a lineman but You guys bust your butts around here in Western NY Thank You

@calhouncarlos903 Жыл бұрын

I’m from western ny

@Hectormartinez-qz1om 3 жыл бұрын

I have an apprentice assessment coming up. Waiting on the date. Excited. Been working the industrial construction building powerhouses and refineries, learned a lot in 8 years, I hope it my experiences can transfer to this field. I have climbed before at a school for a year and a half. I’m exited to get in somewhere. This is my passion, is it weird that adrenaline gets going when I watch these videos? I am a veteran and I also miss the camaraderie, looks like a brotherhood to me.

@BarneySaysHi 12 жыл бұрын

Nothing but respect for the linemen and women, as they keep countries running! Electricity is a necessity these days, without it everything stops.

@rogerbloxham1322 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Yanks !!! A Liney here from Oz (australia). Keep it up fellas. One of the best and hardest jobs in the world. Yeah !

@ashfordminer2390 5 жыл бұрын

Croikey!

@TheBosiestate 12 жыл бұрын

I love it and i love my brothers beside me

@BigMoney23223 6 жыл бұрын

I have an interview as a groundsman coming up. SOOOO excited!

@doddman19 11 жыл бұрын

I want to do this so bad. Have a huge respect for those that do.

@Jordan20man 12 жыл бұрын

I've just started my apprenticeship as a liney in Australia I love it

@rogerbloxham1322 7 жыл бұрын

hey mate. im a liney in aus. keep it up mate. its a good trade.

@galenchan3488 8 жыл бұрын

Very brave and hard working employees making a decent living for their families. This is the beauty of the private sector and capitalism.

@unlimitedoutdoors1658 7 жыл бұрын

My dad and grandma did it and 4 of my dads brothers did it as well and I know my dad worked his ass off for us as kids and I respect him a lot for that and I kinda find it funny when I'm at school and people go well my powers out there so slow they must have the easiest job ever ik what my dad did and I want to join the trade I'm 16 and this honestly looks like a lot of fun. Mentally I can not sit down at a desk all my life and not getting that rush every day my dad and grandpa tell me story's about what they saw ik how hard they work and how much they work I've been reading the books and learning as much as I can as a 16 year old kid

@alancontreras1362 6 жыл бұрын

Unlimited Outdoors good luck im 23 and just realizing the trade. Looks like something diffrent everyday and nice rush day

@whiskeyify 12 жыл бұрын

I was never a lineman but often went out into the field and worked with line and cable splicing crews testing cable pairs etc. these AT&T crews often work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week during bad weather to maintain telephone service. Although phone co. employees seldom encounter high voltage accidents still happen.

@lineman2323 13 жыл бұрын

Nice vid guys! Oh and gal!! Lol!

@hiohoh 11 жыл бұрын

im currently in shcool for powerline technician, hoping to get a co-op for the summer!

@briannalynn4354 5 жыл бұрын

Just did my first day as an apprentice. Loved it.

@marsulusprime 4 жыл бұрын

How are u doing now?

@capcap7456 4 жыл бұрын

marsulusprime He’s dead

@marsulusprime 4 жыл бұрын

@@capcap7456 who? Brianna lynn?

@capcap7456 4 жыл бұрын

marsulusprime yes he was electrocuted

@NMS350 11 жыл бұрын

Working on my AA at the moment, only 27 credits left, but im thinking i need to put it on hold so i can complete my Class A cdl and get applied to our apprenticeship program.

@MrPlineman 13 жыл бұрын

cheers to all my brothers! stay safe boyz

@buzaroh767 4 жыл бұрын

Get me a job now! I’m packed and ready!

@gothico2310 7 жыл бұрын

hard work.....80 to 90 thousand a year at least 50 dlls hourly so...good job

@MrStryperfan 12 жыл бұрын

how often do you work local in this career like with compinies like pge?

@gnyanaranjanpanda8680 5 жыл бұрын

salutes to all lineman....i am also a junior lineman in odisha india .....i have a request ...i want a safety hand gloves for my work ....please write how can i get

@AndyPursellMusic 11 жыл бұрын

check out the website its in our blood .com lineman website

@SpaceCrafters 13 жыл бұрын

Im proud of being a lineman ,but I wouldnt work for AEP,I wont even apply with them ever again.I was called for an interview and drove 1700 miles to take their CAST test on my dime and failed it.Not one of us passed and all of us have journeyman experience.later we found out they gave us the wrong test in sherevport.They wanted us to come back and take it on our dime but that dog aint gonna hunt..

@ziggybammurphy191 4 жыл бұрын

That test is a joke....if ur a journeyman with certification, u should be exempt........that test, unfourtunatly weeds out alot of good candidates...

@SniperSam 11 жыл бұрын

I have my app ready for an apprenticeship program. how is it? I've always had that phobia of getting shocked to death. i've been shocked when working around electrical stuff in carpentry and then trying to replace some sockets in my home.

@t-gmailaccount6796 4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about it, man. If you ever get shocked as a linemen, you'll never even know it.

@JLT974 10 жыл бұрын

I live in utah but I don't know where I can go to school for as a line man, let me know if anyone can help...

@fran23money 10 жыл бұрын

JATC

@BishimDeja 9 жыл бұрын

Francesca Milhoan i called JATC they said they don't have a school, they have an apprenticeship, so you go there after the 600 hour class

@lilsammywasapunkrock 8 жыл бұрын

start out in communications and see if you can handle it for a few years first. power is a whole different ball game, but out of 100 ground hands, I'd say 98 quit in a year or less. if you can make it that far, go to local 57 ibew in Taylorsville and get on the groundhand list. get a cdl and tell them you will work anywhere and you'll get bumped twoards the top of the list.

@jaredtyndall1185 5 жыл бұрын

I am going through NLC lineman college in Idaho. It's a 15week course and a very good place to start if you are looking to make a career as a lineman. You will learn from the Best of the Best who are picked by Knowledge Test that and will tell you everything that you have to know best choice I've ever made

@alexx9563 8 жыл бұрын

Is this a good paying job? And do u have to go to college?

@galenchan3488 8 жыл бұрын

+King Alex I believe linemen make about $25-45/hour. After overtime and bonuses this appears to be a pretty good paying profession.

@Colestercamps 8 жыл бұрын

i have 3 friends who are 22 years old doing it in Alberta Canada and clear 200k a year

@s1krryo626 7 жыл бұрын

King Alex well some lineman. have earned 100k a year plus.

@isaiahducheneaux908 7 жыл бұрын

U should go to college but my dad didn't

@gabrielsadaraka4905 6 жыл бұрын

They get big money and worth it two

@porkyogurt 11 жыл бұрын

Support your local power linemen. Check out our short film that spotlights these modern day cowboys that risk everything to keep our lights on and ask for nothing in return: Go to the Kickstarter website and find BUILDING LINES. Thanks.

@MadNlGER 3 жыл бұрын

Can you be more specific ?? I typed that in and got nothing line work related. Drop a link. I’m a lineman. Love seeing new content.

@dargay 10 жыл бұрын

appreciate these folks......however i would rather work in an office.

@kAsHMoN311 11 жыл бұрын

I want to do this I'm 18 got my g.e.d. And I'm going to college soon do I have a chance?

@s1krryo626 7 жыл бұрын

kAsHMoN311 its at least 2 years in college before you even get it. that's if you do. if you have a family. be Prepared to not see them very often..

@jdm5097 4 жыл бұрын

How do I apply?

@AEPtv 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, all of our open positions are available at www.AEP.com/careers. You can sort by location and/or job function. Thanks for your interest!

@Lordhumongus 5 жыл бұрын

If any of you are interested in working as a lineman and getting on the job training please feel free to reach out as we are always hiring. www.arrowheadtelecom.com

@femalemechanic9824 5 жыл бұрын

Where can I connect with you?

@Lordhumongus 5 жыл бұрын

@@femalemechanic9824 the website has contact info.

@jaketryban8772 5 жыл бұрын

Where are you located?

@Lordhumongus 5 жыл бұрын

@@jaketryban8772 Arkansas Missouri and Texas