r/Lineman

Looking for other troubleshooting options.

Intermittent On/off lights in a ud development couple of houses

Connections all look good, voltage good with beast of burden, no feeder issues detected. What is your next step?

I request a graph at that point but they take a long time to get installed.

Ive already gotten my CDL class A, and linemen cert + construction, CPR, First Aid, NCCER, osha 10 cert

I have had a few people there already tell me that If I didn't like it then I will will not like it later and that I'm more intellectual then physical labor. In my mind I enjoy the idea of it and the way it makes me feel but I do not enjoy the actual work i prefer more of a challenge like complicated problem solving and advanced math. I reside in texas and the money is far less then other states. And i know the chances of landing a job at a utility is slim to non became they only have a few opening across the state right non there are only 10 and 7 of those of engineering roles.

What do you guys think who have been in it for decades and know what it intel for newly grad linemen and if i should continue or not. Perhaps it was the company I was at but I am unsure we specialize in underground utilites

For those who have been in this profession, I have a question.

A little context: I was recently offered a Tower Technician/Inspector position. The role mainly consists of tower inspections, taking measurements/photos of towers, and some labor work. It also requires heavy travel throughout California and heavy overtime.

My main question is: Do you guys think this is a good stepping stone into becoming a lineman later on?

I’m a military veteran, so I’m used to physically demanding work and structured environments. I’m mainly trying to figure out if the experience gained in telecom/tower work transfers well into the utility/lineman side of things long term.

Any advice or insight would be appreciated.

I have my interview in the morning. Any last minute pointers? Also, still trying to understand how all this works. They’ll give me a ranking and then they call out for apprentices based on who ranked the best? Anyone interview within the last 6 months and been called out?

Coming over from non-union and just want to know like what are the differences in retirement and the benefits from union to non-union. Also how do I look at my retirement? How do I know how much I’m getting into it and how much I got. What are the benefits of union and just really how it all works.

It seems a running theme is that the apprentice is nothing but a worm, fit only for writhing around in the dirt.

Anybody know of any line work available with ibew in canada? Seems like the job boards are pretty empty these days.

So I applied to the lineman apprenticeship got accepted into the application process. Completed the CAST test and got a email that I was recommended and met testing requirements 2 weeks ago but haven’t heard anything since. Anyone else in the same point that I’m at? I know they’re going on strike or already are and don’t know if that has anything to do with the hold up for the next step. Just kinda waiting on standby and wanted to see if I’m the only one. Any insight would be appreciated!

How's it goin everyone. I'm a Journeyman Wireman who's been on the road up here in New York and I've had some 1249 boys suggesting I should grab my cdl and hit up storm calls since I prefer working a ton of hours at once in between breaks of chillin back home. Got moved to a different part of the jobsite and haven't seen em around so I thought I'd shoot some questions over here since they made the whole thing sound pretty appealing.

How common is it for journeyman wireman to man groundman calls? Especially if it's primarily for storm calls. Do you just sign the books or is there some external source of getting onto a roster, I've seen some conflicting info around that. Any particular knowledge I should brush up on to be effective in the role?

Like I said they made it sound like a pretty good move but I don't know if they were just passin the time with some jaw jackin bout how I could make 10k a week or if it's not actually as legit as they made it seem.

Appreciate the info. Unless I'm just bein a jackass by askin in which case I'll see y'all on the next one.

Hey gentlemen. JL lineman, 10 years in the trade with an opportunity to turn into a safety man role. Looking for insight on JL lineman turned safety man. Wondering what the long term outlook looks like, what have other guys done? Stick it out with the company and keep trying to move forward or is there a decent market for the niche area that is Powerline safety/training? Is it sustainable? Or is it something that’s very difficult to specialize in.

Have asked 4 JLs/GFs and a fab tech foreman and shop foreman (6 total) is that too much or not enough?

I’ve got about 3k hours as a groundman and just trying to separate myself from others. Traveled out of state to work and just looking for any pointers on interviews or good websites to study on aptitude tests. Thank you

Hey everyone, I recently got invited to take the PCT for PSEG and if i pass I get to stay for the 4 part multiple choice test (I'm assuming the CAST). I wanted to know if anyone can share some insight or tips for taking the test.

What the title says. I’m a 20M majoring in forestry. Realized that I probably will not enjoy the career and the thousands of dollars it costs to go to school. Also the pay is not great for a forester and I just don’t see the point in wasting my time and money for a career I won’t enjoy. I’ve been considering being a lineman for a while now. Is dropping out to pursue being a lineman worth it?

Can you interview for another jatc if you’re already in an apprenticeship

I’m a journeyman lineman in New England, thinking about moving to Indiana…co-op vs contracting, what are some differences in pay, benefits etc.