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If you have ever desired to open a restaurant, bakery, cafe or coffee shop, but didn’t know how or didn’t have the start up cash necessary, here is a great opportunity to come into an existing business and turn it into your own. This business Café/restaurant, coffee shop is for sale (or possibly even lease or lease/purchase) in metro Atlanta. Great business, very well maintained. Partial owner financing may be an option. http://www.gocoffee.net/ Call Gayle at 404-543-8300 for more information. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/off/123375142.html

Do you have a new work hat you want to trade? It's gotta be from work. Just send it with a $5 bill or check to: Lineman Hat Trader 828 Bishop Ct Blue Springs MO 64015 Send as many as you want,We'll send you back hat for hat No telling what part of the country or world your hat could come from

Any good safety slogans out there? Looking to promote the best safety record ever in 2006. Currently employed with CEG and merging with FPL. Hoping to move south from Baltimore sometime in the near future. email dptooma@verizon.net Thanks and have a safe year.

I HAVE AN INTERVIEW COMING UP ON JAN. 17TH WITH THE CAL NEV JATC. APPRENTICESHIP AND I I JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS ANY HELPFULL TIPS OR ADVISE THEY COULD GIVE ME. THANKS

Looking for 4 experienced journeyman linemen for the Northeast Oklahoma and Southeast Kansas areas. Please forward all responses to cindygriffith@hotmail.com Please be sure to include all necessary contact information in email response.

Disaster Relief "Hurricane Katrina" Contractors hiring for splicing positions call 408-499-2052

Call Diversified Elec. in Bakersfield Cal. Great people to work for, top pay and cost of living in Bako pretty darn cheap.

Why do linemen love and respect one another more then their women>?

what school are you talking about?

i've been looking at this school, and my friend is starting in january. i was just wanting to here from an attenddant who is there or who has been there. i want to know how the schooling is, how the town is, and what you think about it all together.

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any body know where i can get a copy of slim. If so please let me know how much and how to get, dscafe@earthlink.com Thanks

if somebody could please hit me up, somebody whose put some time in this industry and wouldn't mind passing around some knowledge I'd appreciate it, thanks-

I take the test next month, the GATB test and does anyone know anything about it that would be helpful, I have to get my foot in the door so that I can take care of my family - thanks

Ha Out there Just putting some info on overseas Jobs Where is all the money jobs

my name is ted temple and im a member of local 84 in atlanta ga. im wanting to transfer my ticket to wv. how i go about doing that and getting to work? im a operater in ga, and moved up here.

ANY TELEPHONE LINEMAN JOBS ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSTON AREA?

hey guys , if you need help you need help , but to ask another lineman what is safe or not ,maybe you need to be a helper , its an easy job , but keep your balls where they belong , i hate the guys that say ,we need a two man crew when theres only 1 man working !

its the way a transformer is wired up ,yes 2 primary phases will create a 3 phase secondary

Inspection Manager needed to oversee a group of inspectors working on contract structures & electrical projects in the City of Riverside, Ca. Contact John Sevey at 951-351-5850 or Wayne Woodall at 951-826-5496

Anyone know where to get a grunt job in southern california? i already applied with Edison and the cal-nev jatc but I want to get groundman experience. Thanks for your reply

Do your research on lineman schools. The best way to find out if they are worth it is asking people that attended one and asking companies that are hiring their graduates. If it's a good school they will give you contacts from companies that hire their students.

Hey tbone! Maybe you should have attend that rat school in trenton so they could have taught you how to spell!

i'm sorry i didn't know this board was nation wide, stevens point wausua Wisconsin area thank you

I am interested in a career as a lineman and would like to know if there are any places where i can apply and become an apprentice in the Stevens Point Wasau area? thanks for your time,

go to SELCAT for the love of GOD go to SELCAT dont go to that rat school in trenton they dont teach u much of shit and u pay them 8000 or so u learn far more with SELCAT!

I Just want all lineman to know that the state of MN has a new law. That I think is not giving us our equal rights. The law is if you get a dwi and have just a class d lic. your lic. will be gone for 90 days if you have a cdl its gone for 1year. Everybody needs to put pressure on this issue. Let your goverment know.

Need info on school, was wondering if it is worth going to school at the southeast lineman school in Trenton Goergia, or to go to selcat. I am willing to travel after school selcat is free while the southeast lineman costs a few grand. Wondering which route would be better if anyone has been to either route please let me know which one would be better email me at macrm33406@yahoo.com.

Looking for information

SOUTHERN CALIFORINA EDISON TRANSMISSION APPLY NOW!!!!! (A TRUE LINEMAN IS A TRANSMISSION LINEMAN)

Was wondering if I went to the southeast lineman's school in Trenton Goergia, if I would be able to get a job upon completion. This is a 5 month long school, has anybody out there went to this school or hired a trainee from this school.

For those looking to get into a lineman position here is a heads up. Not all halls are hiring halls. I went to my local IBEW hall this morning and was told "This is not a hiring hall. We do not have books to sign." So if the industry needs us so bad, why was I told this. This local does cover FirstEnergy and FirstEnergy does currently have positions open within their company for my area.

I need someone to help me find my pension money.Please reply at danny215420@earthlink.net

Anyone applied to CalNev recently? When does their training program begin? Any info appreciated. Thanks.

I recently turned in an application for an apprentice lineman with a local small city. They sent me a letter saying they accepted my application and the next step will be a test. My question is what are ussual test questions, is there a lot of math(I hope so). I have no experience but I am very interested in a long career, any feedback as to what to study for would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

If it is a typical residence, likely the voltage at the meter is 120/240 single phase, 120/240 three phase, or if it is a large mansion it may be 120/208 three phase. At the top of the poles or the other side of the distribution transformer, the utility distribution side, the voltage varies from usually 2400 delta, to as high as 34,500 wye. That depends on the individual utility. Don't go near that! Deadly. . .

i apalagize in advance for not being a lineman, but i have a question , a friend and i have a bet about the amount of voltage that is running through the overhead lines to a home that is sevicing 320-400amp service when it was up graded to 400 amp from 200 amp the cable was not changed. can anyone please help settle our bet? thanks d

Just retired last month. Willing to work installing photocells! Seriously, wife wants me to go back to South Florida and make some money restoring power after Hurricane Wilma. What do you think?

Ive seen alot of questions on here concering lineman college. I though i would just share some of my exper in hope that it might be helpful. I attended and successfully graduated from Northwest Linemans College in Meridian Idaho, The cost is about 5-6k dollars and the program last 16 weeks (tools included in that amount). I feel it was a great step towards a long career but the school isnt a cake walk. We had some ppl that didnt graduate! While at the college we had a number of recruitors come in and offer employment, from BPA to LADWP. There are alot of apprenticeships open out there and very aval but it takes some work to find them. Irby, Brink Electric, NJATC's, Red Simpson, Anderson Wood and Mustang hired ALOT of our class.The main thing is you have to be willing to travel while doing your apprenticeship. And dont take NOBODYS word for anything, Investigate the trade b4 making a decision, Goto a local PUD, ask to hang out with them for a day to get an idea of what kind of career your about to get in. Look it up on the internet and one thing you could do weather its Northwest Linemans College or any other is to ask for a contact list of students who have graduated. Talk to them, ask them what their school had to offer, how it helped them to get into the trade. If its a reputable school they should have a list of contacts for you. Ive been a journeyman for a few years now and the most important thing i can tell you is that the only person who knows whats best for you is you. Some people may offer advise on things that they have NO idea of how it works. Going to the hall and starting as a groundman is a great way to get into the trade and learn about linework. If that avenue works for you than thats great, but when i first started i tried that as well and the down time between jobs can be long. After NLC i got picked up pretty fast as an apprentice and havent been out of work since. Just look around, do ur research and do whats best for you, not what someone else thinks is best for you. Good luck to any1 who's persueing this and i hope that i have been able to help.

A friend of mine graduated from Northwest Iowa Community College's Powerline program in July and can't find a job anywhere relatively close. We live in southeast Iowa and he's willing to relocate within an 3 (possibly 4) hour drive. Any suggestions, please email me at jeep-thief@hotmail.com Thanks so much!!!

Any linesmen with lv switching experience pulling fuses and breaking jumpers looking for work in north east and west yorkshire? If so e-mail me for details at deano11kv@aol.com

i forgot how to do some easy algebra. all i need to do is refresh my memory so i need some help

Given the boot from the union after 4 1/2 years. Have records to prove that there was no reason to be terminated. Need legal or other union members help. No representation.

best thing to do is not go to some school and pay them 7 or 8 thousand go to your local union and c about getting on as a groundman then enter the apprenticeship. SELCAT is one of the top schools and that is who i am through in my apprenticeship and i am getting payed to learn not payin to learn and northwest and southeast lineman colleges u only learn a little not a lot your still only like a 2nd step apprentice thats my advice though

I live in Kansas now and I saw that are IBEW local 304 in Topeka Kansas is hiring. I am attending Northwest Lineman College soon. I was wondering if it would be wise to apply now or should I wait until after school. Looking for some good advice. Thanks. I can be reached at tssim2505@hotmail.com

I live in Kansas and I am attending Northwest Lineman College soon. I saw that the local IBEW 304 in Topeka Kansas was hiring. Would it be worth while to apply there or should I hold off until after attending Northwest Lineman College. Looking for some helpful advice. Thank You

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A local city has an opening for an apprentice lineman. Its says must have a hs diploma and be an least 18. So I must assume that you dont have to have experience. I have water treatment and distribution certificates (T2 & D2) but cant get on anywhere, and am thinking this seriously. Will this help me out in the hiring process or is it a waste of time?

and I would just like to say you guys are great. Thanks for doing the hard work for the rest of us.

drwelect please contact me regarding finding out how to become a lineman. I really think you would be a great help to me. My e-mail is tommyboy048@hotmail.com Thank you very much

I am 21 years old and I'm very interested in becoming a lineman. However, I'm unaware how to start and where to start. I would love to go to school while working at a company and doing lineman work. If you have any info for me please contact me at tommyboy048@hotmail.com. Thanks

Line forman/lineman looking for work either helping with the hurricanes or in the State of Virgina. If anyone has any information, it would be appreciated. You can send to lucadowhite@yahoo.com Thanks

does anyone know were I can get a study guide for my lineman test?

get use to it, weird ain't it but that's how the buck bounces, spent a hurricane duty doing nothing but photo-cells, no shit all I can say is enjoy it while it lasts

go to your local union hall and talk to then express how serious; you are and your not here messing around this will put a fire on your app.

work will be breaking on some big projects in british columbia soon. eg. 200 miles 500 kv 4 bundle .. also spacer replacement 500kv insulator changeout hot 60 kv

Went to my local ibew in the northwest, did the application, test, interview and finally got a letter saying I scored a 95/100. That was 2 months ago, I am eagerly waiting to hear from them. I should be standing pretty good right? Unless they grade easy and 1/2 the people score above 90%...

Go to ibew.org and find the website for your local union hall. get the address and sign the books to be a groundman and inquire about the apprentice program. I post ths same info periodically. I wiil state to you that. . . that is still the best training that you can get. Now is the time to get into the trade. So many of my fellow lineman are retiring or about to retire. My local union hall has 23 standing calls for journeymen right now here in phoenix, AZ. If you are seriously wanting in this trade and willing to commit all your resources to your future, jump on board. If your not serious, don't waste my time with your paperwork etc. Good luck little brothers. drwelect

Im looking for to get into the line business. I am looking for a apprentice job. I live in massachusetts and was wondering if anyone can help or point me in the right direction. Thanks and email me at shawnpatrick80@yahoo.com

i just recently came home from working on hurricane katrina. this was my 1st time on a hurricane and i am only a 3rd step appr. is it natural to be haning up stupid security lights when u could go down the road and hang 2 spans of wire and get power on? if not dixie electric in mississippi feels it is!

im afta a job

We are looking for underground lineman level b. if you are interested in jobs for Greenville, Sc email me at mingold@infratechcorp.com

Can anyone help me? I am looking for an apprentice program. I currently live in SE Kansas. I have 5 years with Asplundh, a company that is contracted out by many electric companies. There for, I have a lot of different training. If you can help please email me, well at my wifes address Tara_Dillow@hotmail.com. I am flexable and will relocate.

I HAVE APPLIED FOR THIS PROGRAM 3 TIMES, I HAVE SCEEN APPRENTICES UNDER ME GET ACCEPTED INTO THIS PROGRAM, I WANT TO WORK AS A BUILDING INSPECTOR, IS THERE AN APPRENTICESHIP CLASS IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, ARE IS THERE A TRAININER, A PERSONAL INSIDER THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW,I HAVE TAKEN ALL THE TESTS, AND CURRENTLY TAKING AN ON-LINE COURSE, COULD ANYONE CLUE ME IN AS TO A PROPER PROCEDURE. I WOULD SINCELEY APPRECEATE IT. Loralwillis@aol.com

The whole idea is to get to Washington State soon!!

I am waiting for a job in Spokane but if you know of something else let me know!!!!!

I am looking for work in Washington State I have a resume to post if anyone knows of any job openings. Thanks

Hi Ian, My email is down and i can't reach you!! If you see this, please email me at: stymie729@yahoo.com Your friend, Susan

If you can not read,write or spell please don't apply !

I have been looking into attending Northwest Lineman School and was wondering if there is anybody who has attended the school and what they think. Did you have a good experience at the school and was it easy to find employment afterward. I live in Northern California and do not really want to relocate after school. I also was wondering if anyone new of any schools closer that NLC, like in California. Thanks, appreciate any feedback I can get!

I have a lineman that recently had a pacemaker installed and his doctor told him he could return to work after 2 weeks. I am concerned about him working around high voltage lines (69,000 distribution lines, substations, chainsaws, etc.). Does anyone have information about someone (with a pacemaker) working as a lineman? I suspect there are limitations, but what are they?

Havn't had much to say about line work since retiring. Just signing in to let you know old @$ just hang around. Read the site abouit once a week. Work in Kansas need hands call local 304 Topeka Kansas.

I know of some positions for Transmission linesmen, working barehand and hotstick. If anyone is interested please contact me on linesinoz@yahoo.com.au

Hey, I am an electrical apprentice and have been looking a lot at finding info on how to get in with Hydro or get an application of some sort or any help possible either for a lineman apprentice or a construction&Manintenance application,maybe the 2 are the same I am not sure but any help would be great...you can e-mail me with any details or info and application at philiplegroulx@hotmail.com thanx a lot and hope to hear from you soon, Phil Legroulx

was wondering if i could reschedule the cpr class

wondering if any bodyhas had meter blow up after lighting storms what can you do to avoid this problem?

If you know could you contact me at, mathewm1255@hotmail.com

Hi, I hve applied for a job at Hydro One in Ontario, and I was just wondering if they perform drug tests on their soon to be employees.

Please call and explain the apprentice steps to me. I have other questions too. I need to understand this for a project I'm doing for work. Be safe Linemen. Mountain Girl 440-546-8681

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSES IN SWINDON, IF SO HOW MUCH HOW LONG AND WHERE

Slim the lineman starring Henry Fonda 1939 movie on DVD or Vhs. $23.00 dvd or $18.00 on VHS. Many more lineman videos available. Hamill88@comcast.net

Have heard good feedback on this boot, and it's Union Made in the USA. Good price. http://www.ironworkergear.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=T834-6372

Im interested in doing line work from helicopters, Theres some good companies in florida & i wouldent mine livin there, but i wanta know if theres any unior companys doin this yet?

I forgot to mention I live in Arizona. ctriplett7@cox.net

I am really interested in becoming a Lineman. I would like to know if there is a school that I need to attend or is it all on-the-job training. Please e-mail me to let me know. Thanks. ctriplett7@cox.net

Dose any one know the where abouts of my pole buddy Tom McBartlett last I knew he was in So. Cal. working for Parr.

Hello everyone i'm sure that you get these kinds of questions all the time. However, I'm trying to get into linework. I'm about to sign with a local union but first i'm need to get my CDL. But, I don't know how much money a Grunt makes or an Apprentice not to mention a lineman. Can anyone provide for me this information

The City of Riverside in California is looking for Electric Utilities Construction Inspectors. This could include experienced linemen. Inspection of both Underground, and Overhead Installations. Please call Wayne @ (951) 826-5496

I currently work for the Oregon Dept. of Transportation. I have one year experience as a groundman at a utility in Oregon. I am willing to travel any distance. Eager to learn, hard worker. Thanks. millera10@hotmail.com

Looking for an experienced underground lineman in the greater Hampton Roads area and Va Beach. Applicant must have valid CDL driver's license and preferably someone with experience with trouble calls. Call Kent Vickers @ 336.314.0122

Go to your local union hall and sign the books as a groundman first and inquire as to what it would take there to begin an apprenticeship. Here in Phoenix, AZ., you would have to or should put in 2000 (two thousand), hours as a groundman before you could be considered for the apprenticeship program. That works out to about a year. I know that watching an experienced lineman work, it looks like it would not be too complicated to do. but that is watching an experienced lineman. Line work takes an aggressive attitude to learn all the phases of your job, the equipment, and the tools to work safely and productively. Don't be discouraged if your serious. The industry needs you IF. . . you are ready to commit. Good luck, drwelect.

You need to either hire on as a groundman, or get "experience" at a skills/training center such as the one at LADWP in Los Angeles, CA.

hi, I have been working in the electrical field for a little over a year as a electricians assistant. My question is a question that has probably been asked many times before but here it is. How do I become a apprentice lineman? I have been very interested in the work since I started working as an electrician. Everytime I apply for a apprentice lineman position they always say I don't meet the qualifications. I thought being an apprentice meant they would teach you the trade but I've noticed that they want you to already have experience in the field which brings me back to the same question. How do I get experience if I can't get the job? Any suggestions would be great.

How is life in Oz.Have you got your sen an e-mail address over there yet? Im still stuck on vegetation line clearance just starting on the lv now.Seems a few boys are following you and Cliff over there.Sad news about Mark.catch you later. Deano

Just wondering what the wage is at Salt River Projects. We live in Michigan and would like to compare the difference.

glove and barrier lineman in gisborne n.z looking for job in dubai.can anyone help