Any body know the brand/ catalog number for this wedding ring hot stick attachment?

Not looking for the hastings version.

Looking for a 6 or 7 day a week T line job. CCO crane op. Can pull bundle wire. Dozer. Excavator. Drill. Have pelican will travel. Thanks

I've been an IBEW journeyman lineman (yellow ticket) in the Midwest for the last 12 years. I've been on plenty of storms over the years, so I know how the process works.

My wife and I are in the process of spending our winters in Southwest Florida, and it's got me kicking around the idea of chasing storms more consistently instead of staying with one contractor year round. My wife works remotely and can carry our insurance, so benefits aren't really a factor. I also don't need to make $300k a year to be happy. At this point, flexibility and enjoying life are becoming more important to me.

What I'm really looking for is to connect with a group of solid hands who tend to stick together and travel from storm to storm as a crew. Whether that's an informal group of guys or a contractor that typically keeps the same storm crew together, I'd be interested in hearing about it.

I'm not looking to be around the "MFJLs" or pizza delivery boys that make their way on storm. I'd rather work with experienced hands who take pride in doing quality work, watch out for each other, and all make it home in one piece.

Just seeing what's out there and whether anyone has found a setup like this. If you've got recommendations on crews, contractors, or guys who consistently run together, I'd appreciate hearing about it.

Feel free to DM me.

Stay safe.

Honestly was just wondering if I accept a utility linemen apprenticeship would I be able to transfer after I top out to the contractor/constructor side of the union or no?

Are the JW tickets different?

Thanks any advice helps I appreciate everything

Large tree came down and smashed a bank of 167kva regulators… impressive destruction and fire and a big mess

My wife is from Kendall county. She’s interested in moving back to the area but that obviously would depend on me finding work. I don’t know any lineman in the area to answer any questions for me. How hard is it to get on as a contractor in that part of Illinois.? What is the work schedule like? Pay and consistent enough hours to afford her to be a SAHM?

To any Lattc alumni here did you guys just complete the powerline mechanic course which is just the pole climbing and math courses. Or the electrical line worker which is the longer one that teaches you everything. Thank you !

How are lineman with families doing here? Company recommendations on the east coast?

Just made this addition to the site. Trying to populate jobs as much as possible because its a huge part of what i feel could help everyone. If you know of a job or are looking to hire feel free to sign up and post it. Pass the word along.

Let me know if you have any recommendations. Im working on an auto populating bot that will search jobs and post automatically.

More updates to come.
Cheers.

I just joined this community and wanted to say hello from France! 🇫🇷 Here’s a photo of our high-voltage distribution network training model, featuring a 20 kV to 400 V transformer.

JIW in the ibew learning to climb and hoping to become a lineman. Would you trust some used gear on marketplace? What should I look for possible damage wise?

I’m interested in becoming a lineman in Massachusetts. I’m currently a licensed master electrician in the state looking for something different. I know the license doesn’t mean much for lineman but how would I start if this was something I wanted to pursue and would the license help me at all? I’m 25 years old

Anyone have some good recommendations for prescription safety glasses?

I have an interview in a couple days for traffic signal tech through albat. What should I wear and bring with me?

For anybody looking on the east coast, local 70 has a spot through ALBAT

https://careers-albat.icims.com/jobs/1050/lineman-apprenticeship---ibew-local-union-70/job

Hello, I've graduated high school and would love to become a lineman but am seeing mixed things about school. Because im in Georgia I am able to go to school and get a certification and a CDL (pintle hook restriction) in about 8 weeks for free though the course would start this coming January. I would love to sign the books at a union and get into an apprenticeship with this but I heard this can be hard at 18 as I wouldn't be able to travel between states? As id be waiting 6 months to do this would it be simply better to try to go straight to working as a groundman? I've heard it could be a good idea also to do a paid apprenticeship with someone like Georgia power but then I wouldn't be able to travel which id be concerned about.

Please correct me if I got something wrong as im still learning about the trade.

All advice is very appreciated. Thanks

I’m like half joking but legit, where are the SINGLE lineman? 😅 I’ve been with one before, I ‘understand’ the lifestyle to an extent. Don’t come at me, I’m NOT a bucket bunny! And I emphasize single because the one I was with for 7 months ended up having a long term girlfriend of 3 yrs. The perks FOR HIM of always being on the road. 🥴 Help ya girl out! Also, I DO NOT HAVE AN OF! 💁🏻‍♀️

I posted here a while ago asking for advice and everyone said I’ll need my CDL before they even entertain my application.

I’m in school to get my CDL now, but at the DMV as well as at CDL school I’ve met a guy who says he has applied for every job at the utility. The second guy said he’s applied for 20 years.

I asked the second guy if he’s tried applying for unrelated jobs just to get his foot in the door, like a janitor job or something. He said he’s been checking every day for 20 years and has applied to every single job. I think it’s possible since at this utility you can just create an account, fill out all your info and upload a resume then one-click apply to every single job.

The first guy already had his CDL and he says they’ve never gotten back to him.

I’m 29 and single but I don’t want to travel because I want to spend time with my parents and also want to find a wife sometime soon. Maybe I’m just never going to be selected for an interview? What do you guys think?

How long were y’all a groundsman before becoming an apprentice?

Also do you guys ever wish you got into the utility side or vise versa with the constructor side

Thanks