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I was 23 when I went to line school. It’s a great trade as long as your willing to work all weather and holidays and can’t get yelled at without taking it personal. It took me 3 months to get on at the utility that I live within. I had a cap at 6 months before I was going to look for a job out of state. But I’ve been at my utility now for 10 Years and am a troubleman now and couldn’t be happier.

@@buchananj55 ok thanks.

Squat bench deadlift, any compound lift with a barbell really. Focusing on overall strength, mobility and stamina would be good for this job

That's the reason these guys do it. They want to.

I did. Journeyman for almost 4 years now.

@@buchananj55 No way! That's awesome man! Did you start out an apprentice lineman or get a groundman job? I'm about to to go into week 6 at NLC and we're about to start H structures little nervous any tips?

I was a pre apprentice which was basically a groundman. Just get up there and do it. Stop thinking about it. Don’t overthink

@@buchananj55 Roger that. I was a roofer for 7 years, so I feel pretty comfortable so far but gaffs up a pole is a whole different story. I think after graduation imma take the long way home and sign the books everywhere. Maybe apply for some contractor work idk. You go union, utility or contract out?

A utility with ibew 1245. Great way to learn. Can’t speak for contracting or non union. They all have their perks and downfalls. Either way just keep your head down, take all the ot you can, and listen.

Listen, learn, cooperate, don't screw off.

Don't be afraid to say something. If something doesn't look right. To many new guys won't ask questions when they see something because they think everyone else is seeing it to. You gotta have thick skin and don't be offended easily. They wouldn't mess with you if they didn't like you. Once you get comfortable climbing you should be able to keep your eyes on the top of the pole and not at your feet like the guy in this video. Ask questions but don't ask the same question everyday. The safety rules in this line of work are written in blood. They will get you home at night, so follow them.

Facts

Decent doesn’t even begin to cover how much the money is

Cool story bro

Joshua Espinoza I don’t know how he acted like he was the shit. Also a pen is not really part of a lineman’s gear, you are most likely not gonna use it on the job. And they usually tell you to not keep anything in your pockets because it’s basically inaccessible with a belt on and it could stab you or some shit. There also isn’t any special pocket on your belt for a pen, so get over it.

Joshua Espinoza the pens so you can write your name on the top of the pole chill out tough guy

All trades have their difficulties. As long as you enjoy it

If you build power lines for a living, you earn your pay. Your welder or skyscraper wouldn't work if we didn't. So remember that. Truckers wouldn't have trucks without electricity and we wouldn't have poles and equipment without the Truckers. So we all make the world go round.

pole climbing is more difficult than tig welding… i’ve done both. Anyone can weld but not everyone wants to climb a pole

Sometimes you dont have that luxury, if you do this kind of work you should know that

Pretty sure he tied two thief knots. Not a square was tied that day lol 😂

Mmiitthh same

bro same shit here lmao

Is he still hooked to the pole if the ladder goes or no?