Which line school produces the worst hands? The two ground hands on my crew that went to a certain school are absolutely horrendous. Can’t dig a hole or read a tape measure. Curious if that’s the product that everyone is getting from these schools or if it’s just certain ones.
I’ve done my research on the school itself and all it offers during the course, my questions are of getting an apprenticeship after graduation. They say that they place you in your preferred local union but how does that work? And how/when do you put in the preferences of where you would like to do your apprenticeship? I would like to be going to local 876 after I graduate.
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hey everyone, like the title states I’m moving from Colorado this next march. I work as a line tech for Xfinity and could go to spectrum and get to $40 in about a year but from there I’m sure it would be a slow crawl to MAYBE 50 but idk how many years that would take
Wife and two daughters (2y) and infant.
I REALLY am leaning to go full reset and start this amazing trade. Im weighing the cost of that initial pay hit to eventually earn enough to be a sole income and be able to actually have a career that can support my whole family.
If any one works in Nebraska can you give any advice or details???
I’m in the career of electrical field, power lines. I’ve ran with Youngstown gloves for years, I wish they would last longer. Search of durability, dexterity, puncture resistance & longevity. Bear Knuckle gloves what comes to mind, I haven’t had a pair from them & curious if they’re good & can withstand a few months of work. Suggestions, please
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Is there a specific time where DTE opens up the application process?
9 years with full time fire, getting ready to explore other options and maybe separate before I am vested.
Thanks guys!
Hey guys, looking for advice/opinions.
I’m currently in law enforcement for just under 7 years, and have made a commitment to get into the apprenticeship with NEAT. I’m currently working on my schooling for Class A CDL, got my OSHA 10&30, NFPA 70E, and wanted to know if it’s worth leaving LE and apply for groundman hours or stay where I’m at until I get accepted. Feel free to PM me. I’m located in NEPA.
Thanks guys.
I passed my aptitude test for ALBAT and am currently waiting for an interview date, I have an interview date for the end of the month with MoValley. What did most people do for the apprenticeship as far as traveling, I have 2 young kids and a wife and I'm the sole supporter of my family so I need to keep it as cheap as possible as I'll already be taking a paycut. I've been thinking about building out my truck bed to become a little camper with a portable power station
Don't want to be a foreman, but keep getting asked by GF'S to do it. I've only been topped out 3 years and it feels premature. That being said I know my shit and will keep guys safe. I truly only want a company truck for my long commute, no other aspects of the job are exciting to me. Just worried about giving up my hooks and harness to do paperwork and feel like I'll be bored and begging to go up. Talk to me about your experience in becoming a foreman.
Working his tail off. I make all his meals do all the laundry clean the apartment buy him the luncheaze I fill everyday and super proud he made it to second step. Anything from Home Depot I can buy him to support him doing the thing?
Obligatory yes you’ll tell me he’ll dump me when he tops out and yes I go down on him so save your nonsense. Want to show him I care and make his life easier.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend. I have question and I guess something that’s been having me over think for some time. I’m a 3rd step apprentice about to go hot soon down in SWLCAT 66 Houston. I’m originally from California born and raised and would like to after I top out make my way back there, whether that’s contracting, utility and or municipal whatever it may be.
I keep hearing horror stories that down west they don’t take 66 top outs lightly. Ive even heard they just flat out spin 66 hands. Would like some insight on anybody who’s done the top out down here out of 66 and went down west.
What I’m basically asking am I better off just jumping ship and try getting into a different JATC and starting over? I know that sounds horrible but I’m not gonna top out and be banned from my home state that’s absurd thank you. This is all word of mouth from other apes and Texans so you know they could all be wrong. Thanks again.
So I am a lineman apprentice and I am about halfway through my apprenticeship. The current contractor I’m working for have had a few outages that were avoidable, but after they happened they did some sketchy shit to avoid responsibility and even went as far as telling us to lie about it.. after I spoke up and said that it wasn’t right especially for my situation and the others on the crew I have been getting retaliated for it. I have kept my mouth shut and just done what I was told but at what point is it enough and I stand up for myself as well as the others in the same situation?
Looking to hear from anyone who's been through this. I separated from the Air Force after 5 years where I did electrical work, and I'm rated 100%.
I want to go the lineman route and I'm trying to use VR&E (Chapter 31) to cover a line school or pre-apprenticeship program.
Problem is I keep running into a wall getting it approved. I've done everything they've asked: completed the orientation, met with my counselor, done the career assessments, researched the job market, and put together info on programs and local demand.
Still getting pushback.
A few questions for anyone who's been there:
Did your counselor push back because of your rating and the physical demands of the job? If so, how did you address it?
What did you bring to your meetings that actually helped get it approved (job postings, letters from programs, labor market data, etc.)?
Did you have to request a new counselor or go to the VR&E officer to get anywhere?
Which line schools or programs did VR&E end up paying for?
Any advice is appreciated. I know the military electrical background helps, I just need to get past this approval step.
Hey all. I’m an apprentice in Local 126 and should be topping out within the next 6 months. I’d really like to move around and explore working in other areas.
Are there any other states where the pay is still good enough to make the move worthwhile? Anywhere on the East Coast that’s worth looking into? Or any advice on doing only storm? Somewhere with a lower cost of living where the pay to cost of living ratio is better?
Would love to hear from anyone who’s made a similar move or has experience in just storm work?
Has anyone who has done the light up Navajo project been stationed in Kayenta Arizona? Just curious of experiences, tips?
Any info on oncor in Texas. DFW area ?
does anybody have an osha 10 et&d link??? i cant find any online it just seems like all i see is the regular osha 10.
should i even get my osha 10 et&d??
I am looking to apply to become a lineman. I am going to get some groundman hours and I might even go to a 2 week climbing school that is about $3000 before i apply. I'm going to try being a groundman first though.
another question below
I have a high school diploma and no algebra on it. long story short i took 7 test in highs school called the hi-test and i had enough credits to do it and i basically just tested out of high school and got a diploma without ever passing a math class. I can do math very good i just don't have it on my high school transcripts i took a math test and test in one of those 7 test and got my diploma early.
i went to a community college for a year and took mathematics 1/ applied course 804-370 which covers algebra and trig. i have my college transcripts with this coarse with a passing grade.
will the lineman jatcs let me apply with my situation for my math???
is algebra with a c or better even a requirement to apply or is that only for inside wireman locals??
should i just call the line jatcs and see what they say???
i saw online there is a NJATC online tech course you can complete if you cant meet math requirements but its $300 and takes a couple weeks to complete and apparently lets you apply if you dont meet the math requirements but im not if its just for inside wireman locals. and im not sure if i even would have to do it im not sure if there is a math requirement in general for line jatcs and if there is would my college coarse meet it? or would i have to do this $300 course electrical training ALLIANCE || Learning Center || Online Tech Math
man this has been a long ride to even be able to apply and become a groundman i have already spent over 10 grand getting my class a unrestricted with tankers, air brakes and combos and have been out of work for over a month which ive probably lost over another $8000 from just being out of work.
any information will help my greatly.
I built an app called LineLedger. It lets you log your hours, upload your paystub to check it against what you worked, and keep track of your certs so you know when they're coming up for renewal.
It's free to try on iPhone. I'd love any feedback.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lineledger-lineman-pay/id6776469707