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Hello Every one, I am a cable and telephone lineman, I am also a pole climbing instructor. I have trained allot of power linemen over the last 10 years. I have been a lineman for the past 22 years. I found this site on Google and thought I would say hello. I have a site like this one fpor cable lineman. It is allot of fun to get on there and chat with the fellow lineman across the country. Well I ll keep checking back in on you guys now that I have found your site. Dennis Jones II http://catvjbs.com

need 5 line walkers in n.c. to walk the lines must have 3 inch toes be able to hang by toes long periods of time staarting pay is 45.00 hr plus bonus pay if done in the nude fully erect must were a cock stick protector contact me at 1-910-298-4067 ask wild bill sickock

Does or can anyone give me the name of a decent school in the Missouri or Oklahoma area, and at what cost, preferable not my first born, kinda attached to the wallet syphener(sp). Thank you very much, any info will help

Our company mainly produce tapered steel pole,such as street lighting pole,electricity transmission pole,etc. website:www.wfhighlight.com E-mail:kjspwgf@sohu.com

The Illuminating Company (a First Engergy Company) is looking for Journeyman & Experienced Linemen for our NE Ohio Region. We offer: Medical, Dental, vision, life, dependent life, disability, Company-funded pension, 401K/w match, incentives, vacation, paid personal days. Relocation assistance available. Stable company with regular hours and a great place to live. Call Cassandra Gross at 440-546-8681 or send email to cgross@gpu.com.

Hi I live in Meridian, Idaho, where Northwest Lineman's College is located. My wife and in-laws all work for Idaho Power Co., and I'm thinking of attending this college as a way to change careers and get into a job that pays well. Some questions for those that can answer: 1. Did you feel very prepared for your first job after attending your lineman college/school? 2. Does anyone have acrophobia, or is this something you just deal with or get over, like many construction workers? 3. What is expected of Apprentice Linemen by their employer? 4. What do your day-to-day activities range from: for apprentices for journeymen 5. What types of clothing do you wear? I ordered NLC's catalog and all the pix showed long-sleeve shirts, hard hats, long pants, and boots. What brand of boots is most popular? 6. Which employers frequented your school the most? 7. What was your beginning pay (if this is too personal, don't answer)? I know it will be more than what I was making at my last job, so virtually anything will work for me...:) 8. Does your job require you to do a lot of work that may physically inhibit you later in life, such as your back, hands, or knees? 9. How many hours do you typically work in a week: apprentice journeyman 10. What would be the average of someone getting into this career? Lots of questions, but like the subject line says I'm thinking of changing career paths, and this is one of my strongest options I am looking at right now. The next term at NLC begins in September this year and I want to get my stuff in as soon as possible. I'd appreciate any information you may be willing to take the time to share. Thanks, Kris

Hello all, I have to take a lineman trainee exam for amtrak, do anyone have any info on study material.

Need to talk to mizbiz389 about the job she posted for lineman @26an hr 45 dayper deim and expenses paid

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HI, THANK YOU FOR READING THIS IAM LOOKING FOR A WORK CONTRACT IN ANY FIELD IAM A HARD WORKER AND VERY ENERGETIC I DO EVERYTHING WITH PASSION AND I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY CAPABILITIES WITH THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM THANKS HEARING ME, HEAR FROM YOU REAL SOON SANDY77797hotmail.com

Drop me a line at kaleffler@comcast.net. Might be able to help ya out with some info. We are in the Pacific NW.

Oh yeah my email is harrycorkill@yahoo.com

I am currently serving in the air force. I am also at a forward deployed to I raq right now. I seperate from the military soo after I get back from my deployment and plan toi attend Northwest Linemans College. My question is, is it a good school. They say in the things I have read about it on line that it has excellent job placement and I was wondering how true it was. Also I search the ne all the time for apprentice level line work job's and have a hard time finding any. Any advice would be awesome anything at all.

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Temporary work starting at 1 month and lasting 3-4. 200 placements are needed in several different states throughout Australia. Canadian citizenship a plus. email: bvmears@hotmail.com, Title: Linemen, for more information.

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LOOKING FOR TOWER-SUBSTATION PAINTERS TO JOIN MY CREW. MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL. PAY RATE $20 - $30 PER HOUR. WILL TRAIN. MUST NOT BE AFRAID OF HEIGHTS. E-MAIL jbort55@aol.com

sean, Checkout Northwest Linemans College, www.lineman.com.... PG&E recruits from there! NLC is where i got my start. Also goto the Cal Nev JATC internet site and request an application.. They to are doing alot of hiring...www.calnevjatc.org good luck!!

What can i do or where can i look ? Is there line man schools that can certify me without going through the apprnticeship through work experience, I am a leadman for underground water utilities for teichert construction so mt background is overwelming in the underground utilitiy field. ANY HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Bridgeport Speedway in Bridgeport, NJ has "Union Night" this Saturday June 4, 2005. Show your union ID card and get in free. Contact number for more information is (856)467-4408

who's hiring? where's the message bds?

LOOKING FOR LINEMAN WHO ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL.THIS JOB IS IN MA. PAY IS $26.00HR WITH $45.00 PER DIEM,TRAVEL AND HOTEL EXPENSES PAID.TEMPORARY//FLYING PEOPLE OUT NOW//CONTACT ME AT MIZBIZ389@AOL.COM

hey guys, does anyone know if grasshopper cutouts are worth anything? also, some old top glass and liver bells, just wondering, got my grubby paws on some from the last job and thinkin of keepin, maybe sellin. work safe brothers

As far as anyone who questions whether going to a line school to begin their apprenticeship is worth it or not, I've been in a hiring position for some years now and I will always give the line school graduate first consideration and in fact we have not hired anyone in the last couple of years who hasn't been a line school graduate. As for NLC, they are very well trained when they finish as far as a beginning hand goes. The instructors there are very capable linemen themselves and give the students a strong background in procedures etc.

I live in LaGrange, Ga and have been a Lineman for 13+ years.....And having trouble looking for work to where I possibly be close to home....anyone have any leads? Much apprecieated!!!

email ...........service@electronet.co.nz Barry Furness is the person to talk too ,

Sierra Pacific Power Company in Nevada is looking for Journeyman lineman for the No. Tahoe area. anyone looking for work might want to check it out. They have a website and you can access their employment opps there.

I started with PGE. They suck. I did my apprenticeship and bailed. If anyone including them, will give you an apprenticeship, go for it and give your all. You will be treated like poo poo for 3.5 years. But after that you can smile and say I did it. And I make over 100k a year and have no college. Smile and stay safe.

Hey Flavell can you give some contact info for getting on a line crew in New Zealand, I would appreciate it very much. Thanks brother, J. Lineman 31

Distribution and Transmission companies looking for Journeyman Linemen. Most jobs are in Calgary, some are in Edmonton.

The cost of homes here in California is killing me and i have been considering a few dif PUDs' in Washington and was wondering if anyone had any information about them? Hiring process, Benefits, system info, lineman, ect... The PUDs ive been looking at are Clark County PUD, Snohomish PUD, Pacificorp and Mason County PUD.. Thanks for any information.....

BROTHERS BEWARE, I WAS INJURED ON THE JOB, OFF WORK FOR SIX MONTHS, HAD TO GET A LAWYER TO GET WORKMANS COMP, I WORKED FOR INDEPENDENT MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO, A SUB CONTRACTOR FOR LOCAL 9 IBEW, THEY WOULD CALL THE HALL FOR MANPOWER, THE HALL CALLED ME TO REPORT, I DID, WHEN THE CONTRACTOR FOUND OUT I WAS BACK TO WORK, THEY IMMEADIATLY FIRED ME, BECAUSE I HAD A WORKMANS COMP CLAIM AGAINST THEM, THEY DIDN'T TALK TO ME PERSONALLY, BUT TO AN 85 YEAR OLD WOMEN, WHICH UPSET HER TERRIBLY, AS SHE THOUGHT I WAS IN TROUBLE, LOCAL 9, COULD NOT GET ME BACK ON, I HAVE BEEN OUT OF WORK SINCE, IF ANY OF YOU GET HURT, PLEASE SEEK OUT A GOOD LAWYER, AS LOCAL 9 IBEW WAS UNABLE TO HELP ME, PROTECT YOURSELF AT ALL TMES, A PERSON LIKE DAN D......(edit), OF INDEPENDENT MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, COULD CARE LESS ABOUT ME OR ANYONE ELSE, THEY ARE JUST HEADHUNTERS, SUPPLYING TRADESMEN WHERE NEEDED, AS FAR AS THEIR CONCERNED, YOUR JUST ANOTHER PIECE OF MEAT, SO REMEMBER, IF YOUR LOCAL CAN'T HELP YOU, PROTECT YOURSELF WITH LEAGAL HELP,

IM LOOKING TO FIND A COMPANY THAT IS HIRING LINEMAN APPRENTICES. IM 25 AND JUST GOT OUT OF THE MILITARY AND IM VERY INTERESTED TO START A CAREER AS A LINEMAN. I TOOK AND ACED THE C.A.S.T. TEST FOR CL&P BUT THEY CURRENTLY ARENT HIRING. IM WILLING TO TRAVEL TO ANY STATE OR COUNTRY EVEN. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OPENINGS ANYWHERE. THANKS -SETH

Working for line company on west cost New Zealand Electronet Services , they need more linemen .

the obvious is Wesco... a lot of guys also like to use mountain climbing/hiking type boots with steel shanks. Another is Red Wing.

Hey all. I just got an apprenticeship at BPA, and I was wondering what type of line boots u guys would recommend. Thanks for your Help.

G'day I'am looking around for any distribution Sub transmission linesman jobs in the U.K. Well experenced in maintanence emergency fault work and switching up to 33kv

I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO SOME ONE ABOUT BECOMING A LINEMEN

Are these companies willing to take on any keen first year apprentices. Im from the sunshine coast and im very keen for an apprenticeship in the linesman trade, i applied with energex however the problem was there were 400 applicantes sitting the test and only 40 get in. There are many willing first years out there wanting to learn, but we need companies to give us a go. It would be great if anyone could send me some info on training course or even better how to get a linesman appprenticeship. cheers wasmund1@dodo.com.au

GUYS THERES HEAPS OF LINEY JOBS HERE IN QUEENSLAND, FROM BRISBANE TO CAIRNS. IM WITH A CONTRACTOR IN QUEENSLAND, $$$ ARE GOOD, SOON TO BE BETTER. IM ACTUALLY ON THE LOOKOUT FOR LINEY'S FOR A PROJECT WERE ABOUT TO START, SMALL COMPANY, LOADS OF WORK. DOTBOY2020@YAHOO.COM.AU

getting ready to test out and am looking for a study guide for the union test any tips would be a great help !!

To Musicman, What part of the world are you lookin for?

First of all ,you start your career as either a grunt or an apprentice. There is a fella by the name of Jim Clamp. He specializes in the training and mentoring of apprentices. I attended a grounding seminar at the A.P.P.A Lineman's Rodeo, that Mr. Clamp instructed. He is an excellent instructor, speaker and has alot of compassion for our trade and the human race. Mr. Clamp teaches and instructs for S.M.U.D. which is (very convient for yourself) Sacramento Municipal Utility District in Calif. By the way, April 7-8, 2006 is th dat for next years A.P.P.A. Linemans Rodeo and it is going to b held at the S.M.U.D. facilitys. Wish i had more info on mr. Clamp for you. I like the way he thinks and i think he would be your best option. Good Luck OLd Blue In Texas.

To Cpt Kirk, Oncore Exists In the DFW area. Part of the co. may now be Atmos. However there are contractors in the area that are always lookin for good lineman. There are also some good city owned power co.s in the area. Garland Power and Light, Greenville Electrical Utility System, City of Denton, City of Weathford. Co-ops in the area, Farmers Electrical Co-op, Kaufman co, Electrical Co-op, Co-serve (Denton area).

I am very anxious to begin a career as a lineman. I do not know where to begin to get the most efficient training. I live in the San Francisco bay area, 29 years old. I would appreciate any and all information. IS it a rewarding job? What are the pro's, cons? Decent living? PG&E would be great to work for, but any other good options? Thanks for anyone who takes the time out of their day to answer. Will

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Looking to relocate to Brisbane Australia... Looking for lineman job with Energex company...any info on this company? Thanx

live line trainer, please contact ob at africainn@imaginet.co.za tks

Live line trainer from south africa. would appreciate if any of you nice guys can give me any information about reputable recruiting companies, seems we got a lot of scams going on here. thanks ob

any other english lineys either work or have worked for energex drop me a line to tell me about it on email adresse garyandkaren@bactonterrace.fsnet.co.uk

cheers mate sounds good how do you boys take to migrant do you make us welcome any other info would be great cheers send to garyandkaren@bactonterrace.fsnet.co.uk cheers gazza

what's in the energex aptitude tests...Brissy Aust.

hey Gazza you should be quite stoked to be getting a job with energex. i have only heard good shit about this company. when a young person works with them they stay there for the rest of their career. i myself am going to sit the test, at Brisbane to hopefully get an apprenticeship as a linesman in the sunshinecoast area. So good luck. Oh and its a good tempreture

Hi i am a distribution linesman from the UK i have had a job offer to join Energex in QUEENSLAND Austrailia,in the Brisbane area towards the coast can anyone tell me what they are like to work for good and bad,do migrants get the same terms as citizens,what is the Bribane area like to work in(very hot).Please email me on garyandkaren@bactonterrace.fsnet.co.uk cheers Gazza

Is there any women linemen out there...e-mail me at cyndlee7@aol.com...lets talk, I've been in this trade 10 yrs

I believe any training you can get will not be a waste

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G'day. was wonderin if any of you good people new of any one chasing distribution linesman in the Uk or elsewhere. if you could email me at joelpfrank@yahoo.com would be much appreciated

Pawlbearer...If interested, I would like to chat with you concerning NLC. My e address: hairbal@earthlink.net

been linemanin the trades for 15 years need help looking for a job

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I'm getting ready to graduate from NLC 4/14/04. I heard about this school in NY where I'm from. Linemen there told me it was the best way to jump start my career. I feel I feel I have a sound foundation for a safe and productive career. You also have to understand that the school packs 4 months with 550 ojt hours. I'm in the process of finding the perfect job for me and don't regret coming here at all. Remember when you get here, you'll only get out of the school what you put into it.

Just Enrolled in NLC but am concerned after reading some of the posts on here. I am not as concerned with the tuition (as they are comparable to a university fee) but do have concerns that some think that the graduates are less than desirable for potential apprentice positions. I also understsand that those linemen that went directly into an apprentice position after a few weeks training with their respective company may feel that this is wasted and not needed to succeed. Please share your thoughts.

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GO HERE TO FIND THE APPRENTICESHIP COMMITEE IN YOUR AREA http://www.njatc.org/AJATCsearch.cfm Looking for training/apprenticeship in Long Island March 30, 2005 - 08:44:33 pm - Posted by L. Ticsay Hello there. I am looking for a training or apprenticeship program here in Long Island, New York. Does anybody have any leads? YOURS IS LONG ISLAND http://www.ibew1049.org/ OR http://www.ibew25.org/ The nearest AJATC to your location is: NORTHEASTERN AJATC Address: 649 NORTH LEWIS ROAD SUITE 210 LIMERICK, PA 19468 Phone: (610)495-8320 Fax: (610)495-8326 Email: neatslu@aol.com Point of Contact: Stephen Uhl Training Director Website: http://www.neat1968.org Training Offered:

Hello there. I am looking for a training or apprenticeship program here in Long Island, New York. Does anybody have any leads? Thanks! ^_^

Here is all the information I can possibly give you. The app program for your area is in Penn. Local 42 can give you inform. The 2 utility locals can give you some info also. AJATCs for Connecticut -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The nearest AJATC to your location is: NORTHEASTERN AJATC Address: 649 NORTH LEWIS ROAD SUITE 210 LIMERICK, PA 19468 Phone: (610)495-8320 Fax: (610)495-8326 Email: neatslu@aol.com Point of Contact: Stephen Uhl Training Director Website: http://www.neat1968.org Training Offered: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local 42 379 Wetherell Street Manchester CT 06040 Email Telephone: (860) 646-7297 Fax: (860) 643-7092 Officers: Bus. Mgr. - Fin. Sec.: Peter Abrahamsen President: William E. O'Donald Recording Secretary: Milton Moffitt Meets: 1831 Main St., K of C, E. Hartford, 2nd Thurs., 7 pm Classifications: Cable Television Electrical Manufacturing Government Line Clearance Tree Trimming Outside ------------------------------------------------------------ LU 0420 Waterbury, CT IVP District 02 550 Wolcott Street Waterbury CT 06705 Email Telephone: (203) 757-9639 Fax: (203) 757-9426 Officers: Bus. Mgr. - Fin. Sec.: John Unikas President: Richard Golembiewski Recording Secretary: Richard Ferguson Meets: Domar's Restaurant, 4th Fri., 5:30 pm Classifications: Utility ----------------------------------------------------------- LU 0457 Meriden, CT IVP District 02 1237 East Main Street 1st Floor Meriden CT 06450 Email Telephone: (203) 634-0238 Fax: (203) 237-2861 Officers: Bus. Mgr. - Fin. Sec.: Cyr S. Gagnon President: Howard P. Edwards Recording Secretary: David Smigel Meets: 1237 E Main St., 6:30 pm, 4th Tues. Classifications: Utility

i have recently been accepted by energex to attend their aptitude test,for an apprenticeship and i have no idea what i need to learn. SO what can i expect to be given to me on the day.

Hi, I live in Connecticut USA, and I am interested in becoming a linesman for CL&P or Northeast Utilities or some other CT company. I have no experience, but I have been reading that the way to become a linesman is through an apprenticeship program. Does anybody know how I can get into such an apprenticeship program? Or how can I become a linesman in Connecticut? Any advise would be appreciated. An email reply to: heftd@nospam.aol.com (leave out the "no spam") would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I'm a lineman for PSE&G who is going to be taken over by Exelon within the year.Does anybody have any info.(good,bad,ugly)on how these guy are treating us.

When did we think it was alright to starve someone to death? It's alright to give death row immates a choice how they would like too end their lives, but Terri has no choice. We are kinder to anomails , and killers, than what we are allowing to this beautiful. Wouldn't it be better to give her back to her family, and let the husband go with his other wife, and children. I always had hope for our world. But how the light grow dem for "Hummanity" Terri blod will be on all of our hands> If you don't speak out , and try too stop this insanity. What's next? Killing children with birth defects. I beg you to speak out before it's to late. Don't carry Terri's blood on your hands. We are still human arent we?

Lineman is correct. The devices in the middle are either dampers or spacer dampers. These are used for bundled conductors to keep them form bouncing into each other and dampen vibrations

Actually, now that I just re-read your question, you said middle of the line, those would be line spacers, where you would have multiple conductors. They do what their name suggests, space out the wire.

I am looking for a certified trainer to teach some 33 KV Live Line courses. If you are interested or know anyone who might be pelase contact me at welfakir@hotmail.com.

You could also be looking at carona rings. I am not an engineer so I couldn't explain exactly what they do or how they work, but as I understand it, they help to preserve the insulators and prevent arcing/flashing. Maybe someone else could help out on that. Somebody please jump in and correct me if I'm wronge. Have a good one.

I have also seen larger, wing-shaped devices in the middle of the lines between the suspension points. I always thought those were dampers. What are they for? Perhaps they are there to damp out large amplitude standing waves and the dumbells next to the insulators are there to damp out small amplitude vibrations. Is that right? Thanx for the answer.

They are called "dampners" and are used for reducing vibration on conductors caused by wind and such, which in turn helps to prevent loosening of associated hardware (nuts, bolts, clamps).

There are some very high tension power lines near my home and I have wondered for a long time what some devices I see on them are. The conductors hang from insulators that look to be maybe 3 feet long, and about 1 foot on either side of the insulator there is something that looks like a "dumbell" hanging from the line. They are parallel to the conductor they hang from and there is a pair of these on each phase at each suspension point. Can anyone tell me what these are and why they are there? Thanx.

Hello Everyone! My name is Susan Ashton. I am trying to find an old friend named David Gillies, a.k.a. "GILLY". He was a lineman in Adelanto, California. He is a great guy and I just want to find out how he's doing these days. If you can help me, I sure would appreciate it. I can be reached at: suekitty@cableone.net Thank you! Susan Ashton

Hello Everbody! My name is Susan Ashton. I am trying to find an old friend named David Gillies, a.k.a. GILLY. He was a lineman in Adelanto, California in the late 1990's. He is a great guy and I just want to know how he is these days, etc. If anyone can help me, I would really appreciate it. I can be reached at: suekitty@cableone.net Thank you!!! Susan Ashton

Redsimpson is a good company to get with. They have there own Apprentice program that you go to once a month and get paid for it. Only down side is it takes 4 years to get done with their program.

your best bet to be effective in the trade is to start out as a grunt. call your local union hall and sign the books, beg to get out do whatever. get out there and then see if you like the trade. it's alot different from the ground, if you do like it, then don't, i repeat don't go to tech school. get in there and grunt your way to the top. hey man, if you don't like gettin dirty don't bother with this then, you will hate it!

Hey guys, I am a 2nd year student at san Jose state and am still thinking of changing majors. I was looking for something more exciting and challenging and the job of a lineman came across from a friend. I have been mechanical all my life and have a common knowledge of electricity but nothing that will probably compete with yours. I am wondering if there is a major or a minor that you would look for in an interview with someone for a job, example, electrical engineering. What can I do now to start to learn more about this job besides looking online because its the same description every time. Does anyone know what the union in the bay area is, mainly east bay? What kind of trade schools are out there, how effective are they, and do you look for a degree or experience when you are hiring someone for the apprentice programs. Any info would be great, please e-mail me with any info you can spare, OmegaSigmaPi@pacbell.net

warning Dont even consider working for that lowlife capitalist scumbag First energy! They will ruin your life with their corporate greed . Dont be lured in by any of their BULLSHIT . They lie to everyone . They are a nightmare.

If any one can tell me about a good apprentice level job anywhere could you please e-mail me at rapala565@hotmail.com.It has been a pain trying to find one.Any help would be greatly appreciated. I don't care where it is.

I was wondering if anyone out there could tell me about any line work in Iraq. If it is job openings or any info at all about line work overthere i would really appreciate it thanks.

Looks like the same old same old,give away our bennies and keep a shut eye and closed ear about the members !

I think it's only the terminology thats confusing things here, not the simplicity of mind. I've been reading messages between your and rubberglover and I THINK I know what you're talking about, but not 100% sure. You wouldn't think it would be too difficult to standardise some of it, tho....I mean, electricity is electricity where-ever you are in the world, eh ? Good luck with the stray voltage - I've chased one trickle for months - even upsized the tranny - only to find it was caused by an electric fence almost 2 miles away !!!

i didn't realize that the lateral would still be affected by the 3 phase line, since it is, wouldn't grounding at every pole help to eliminate that? also, the poles that we change out w/ c.t.s on them are bad for woodpecker holes, is guess the humming makes em think there are bugs in there! thanks for all your help rubberglover.

..if it is a single phase customer,tapped off a 3 phase line ..harmonics will come into play....as far as c.t."s....that could be the problems ..if you cut the the neutral off, or it has come off the c.t. could possibley put out a voltage that can go to infinity....it will start humming off the pole...

hey wombat, sorry man, i don't really understand your terminology, could you explain it a little simpler for the simple mind that i have, remember i'm an apprentice.

okay, rubberglover, that was some useful info. sorry, i thought that harmonics were only in 3 pot banks, i didn't realize that it could affect single phase operations. and yes, my foreman has pointed out to me that the common or main line neutral is bonded to the pole ground then to the down guys then to the water well pipes. alot of the old farmhouses that we are re-uping have c.t.s at the transformer pole, could that have any effect as far as the stray voltage? also, if you reconnect the c.t. in reverse from the way they are tapped originally, the meter will run in reverse, thus lowering the customers light bill,(found that out by experience!)

..common thing here in rual canada,especially on a milking operation..in the barn there is finally tuning electronics..and they need a perfect hormonic balance, harmonics is whats killing our power factor here.. the electronics these days demand it...if all yours nuetrals are good at the transformer pole, try meggering the grounding system from the pole...then try the barn,,, if all is good..see if the ground or nuetral is connecting to a water pipe or septic pipe somewhere...if all troubleshooting fails, there is a divice you can get from a company in Wisconsin, you put it up at the trans. pole and make connection to the the secondary service ..and it will consume any stray voltage... doesn't fix the intial problem...but the cows will give milk again...

Our brothers and sisters who work for JCP&L have been reduced to lining up for free food. The up side? The food drive was union sponsored. You can make donations to them on this website: http://www.ibew1298.org/index.htm As a member of Local 1238 who is currently in not-so-encouraging negotiations, I've been trying to keep up on what is going on up North. So far, First Energy doesn't seem to get it, PHI Holdings aka Conectiv Power Delivery(the company I work for) doesn't get it either. Perhaps worse yet, some of the politicians in office won't get "involved". Below is a link to contact anyone from the President to your local government. http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/ I've seen a lot of questions on this site from people who are interested in getting into the utility business. If PHI has it's way, those same people won't have retirment medical. Just so you know, we are fighting not to let that happen. As put at one of our meetings, "we don't eat our young". Our unity is extended to our future brothers and sisters. If we are to maintain our current standard of living and look forward to retiring in relative comfort, we need every union brother and sister to speak up now. Otherwise, we may as well be management. Sure wish I could feed into the lighter side on this site, but right now, I'm worried that my $1,100.00 a week job may be reduced to $200.00. That's $10.00 an hour on the picket line and it won't pay the mortgage or my daughter's college tuition next semester. And all because I want to be able to afford to go to the doctor AND feed the cats when I retire, not eat the cat food. If we give in, who's next? Please do what you can for those who have been on strike since December. Through Christmas and despite financial hardship, our brothers and sisters who work for JCP&L have been making a stand for the rest of us. The company is playing on their fears, they are sticking it to them harder now that mortgages are past due and maintaining healthcare is unaffordable. Email politicians, force them to take the side of the people they are supposed to represent. Send a few bucks to help the families of the 1350 members on strike. A recent article in a newspaper up there even suggested "delaying" payment of JCP&L bills........ it's not like they are cutting, right? As my union carptenter brother would say, "I got your back, you got mine, that's what it's all about".... the other thing he would say might get me flagged from this site ; ) And in the future, if you pass any Conectiv workers on strike, beep your horn, let us know that we have your support. Thanks, L

What earthing system ? MEN or CMEN ? MEN could give you a floating neutral if you've lost your earth to star point.

south australia here. I'd just LOVE to talk about the cricket with you...maybe in another forum, tho.

Hey Guys, I got a interview May 18th for a lineman apprenticeship at BPA. Just wondering if someone can give me tips on what to expect. thanks

is there any proof of stray voltage on single phase wye systems? i have talked w/ people who said that they burned lights out quicker than they should. i have tested the transformer and got the voltage reading and it was 123/246, i don't understand how you can get stray readings. also forgot to say that the systems were high neutrals and phase below, for surge i guess, some feedback please brothers!!

IF YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL, I AM LOOKNG FOR PEOPLE WITH ELECTRICAL LINEMAN EXPERIENCE,JOURNEYMAN,APPRENTICE,POLE CLIMBERS, PLEASE E MAIL ME AT UNITEDAM@CENTURYTEL.NET IF INTERESTED IN WORK AND TRAVEL.

Hello wombat yes i am from the uk ,Leeds Yorkshire where abouts in oz you from?

Not an electrician...depends on what the appliance is and if it has an automatic cut-out switch. Or what kind of protection you have on your switchboard. Normally you'd only have to turn it off at the appliance, but if you're not sure about how safe the cord is, then turn it off at the outlet. If you're not sure about the outlet, then unplug it. See any pattern happening here ??? Good rule to FOLLOW when dealing with ANYTHING electrical...if you're not sure, SWITCH IT OFF.

are you from the UK jaybee ? If so, what part...if not, where ARE you from ?

I didn't know who to ask so I figured you guys might know. Is it safe to just leave an adapter/converter/transformer (or whatever those things are called... perhaps they're each different?) in an outlet? Particularly if the appliance it's powering is constantly on, I mean 24/7. If not, should I unplug it when not used, or would simply turning off the appliance suffice? Please help. (:|

i am interested in becoming a lineman, and was wandering if anyone out there knows of any good schools to attend. Also if anyone knows what states are hiring would help me out alot. you can contact me at cjdamjr@aol.com

Thanks for the advice mate i'll check out the web site

Yeah, I know Energex. They do south west Queensland and another company called Ergon Energy look after the rest of the state. Most people overseas like Queensland because of the tropical weather, although the further nother you get, the more likely you are to have get cyclones and tropical storms. And the humidity at certain times of the year is a killer, which is something to keep in mind if you're spending 6-8 hours a day in gloves and slabs. If you're interested in work in Australia, then go have a look at www.careerone.com.au and type in the word lineman in the "keywords" field.

Can anyone tell me what part or thr US is Irby union and where can I get in there union line apprentice program

local 1245 and 47 are experts at making Journeyman lineman a forman after only being topped out for 6 months or less I think its a bunch of crap!

hey wombat do you know of a firm called Energex in Brisbane , they are advertising for lines staff in the UK what are they like to work for?

You think it's cold there in Canada ? Hell, it got down to 10C overnight here in Australia last week ! Where in Canada are you ? I'll be visiting western Canada later this year (Sept). Seems we have the same problems from different ends of the scale - our system is running down fast and the mains are near dragging the ground at 40C or more. At the moment we're in the middle of clean up after a bushfire cleaned out half the state. Play safe, build me a snow wombat....hope to hear from you some time. W

The American Iron and Steel Institute is offering free seminars to educate lineman on the installation, climbing, and safetly procedures assocated with steel distribution poles. If you are interested or know of a lineman school or other organization that would be interested in this type of training, please notify me. Dan Snyder dsnyder@steel.org 202-452-7217

just a hello to all the all the lineman out there, found this site a while back, but been busy this winter lots of work these days the system up here is getting outdated. lots of conversion work, 4kv-27kv,stay warm guys and go home every night..

New England IBEW's says THANKS to lineman & splicers from LOCALS IN N.J. for helping in R.I. on the undergroud projects. UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL! To all!, F*#*! the laborers>, trees>, mech> and clerical> They have crossed the line in N.J. {Pole & Lead hangs-on.} [as always!!!]

Go to the local 769 union hall just south of the corner of 20th street & Osborn. Sign the books, take the test, get classified and go to work. . . Good Luck.

I will be graduating from lineman school in may '04 and i would like to work in arizona. If anyone has any ideas let me know. Email: across007@hotmail.com

I'm working with G Force in sunny and warm San Diego. We're looking for journeyman lineman to work for San Diego Gas & Electric. Send me an email if you're interested in finding out more. We have a great referral bonus plan too! madonnabentz@yahoo.com

AM SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN OREGON-- HAVE RAN CREWS CONVENTIONAL BUILD SPLICE ACTIVATE TURN KEY AND MAINTAIN W/10 YRS.EXPERIENCE--HAVE MANY MANY REFERENCES AND MANY MILES UNDER BELT--PLZ RESPOND W/PRICE LIST mrlineman29@hotmail.com

I am seeking employment in Oregon - have ran crews-conventional can BUILD splice activate balance turn key maintain W/10 YRS. EXPERIENCE MANY MANY REFERENCES W/MANY A MILE UNDER MY BELT PLZ RESPOND W/PRICE LIST

hi,my name is Cristina ,i am 30yo and i am available for working as au-pair.I have experience in taking care of old persosn,i am also massage reflexologist therapeut.I can clean ,cook,wash and iron,working for long time in Italy,but want to move to Holland because my husband is already there.please contact me:rcondruc@yahoo.com thanks!

We are doing a wage study at Unisource Energy, Mohave Co. There are three utilities that I need Lineman's wage. (Rubber gloving) The companies are: Colorado Springs Utilities, Idaho Power, and Texas New Mexico Power. I need this info by Monday night 1/24/05! Thanks for the help! alab@npgcable.com

Hi, Can anyone help me out here, I was injured in a hit and run accident on Nov 12, I was walking along the Highway and a car swerved and hit me. And to make matters worse missouri valley called me while I was in the hospital to get indentured into 2150, figurs I waited all summer for them to call an no call till I am busted up, anyways what are my chances of getting in the trade I graduated last yr from lineschool, but now I have a uphill worse yet foxhole battle, I have a broken tibia and fibiam(lower r leg) broken pelvis, numerous soft tissue damage, and full of steel among other things. Has anyone here suffered some bad injuries and still humping poles, My doctor expects a full recovery, But most docs don't realize what we do..... Any advice or suggestions would be helpfull.......

DAMN RAT BASTARDS STAY AWAY FROM NJ AND DONT GO TRY AND CROSS THE PICKET LINE ...........LINE RATS CROSS AT UR OWN RISK

this company is trying to get lineman for work at a utility in nj that is on strike

Anyone have a number to call at PG&E if you know that a cable company is overloading poles and puting up fiber without makeready?

has anyone taken this assessment or a similar assessment - it's a pre-hiring assessment that pg&e gives all person interested in becoming an apprentice lineman - if so can you give a few pointers on what it's all about...you can also email me at powerslr@msn.com

Does anyone one know if companies hire a lot of apprentices 35 to 40? I'm 39 and taking the pre employment lineman assessemnt for pg&e ... i was just wondering if they are any other older apprentices out there or if some one works with one?

just because you can't work in a non-right to work state, charge sub-standard wages and/or not be self informed that to work in that area, must be union, you are self deluded and are also a crybaby! since unions were instated their primary goal was to include all aspects and fields of the electrical trade, but along the line in our quote-unquote monopoly, there were people who didn't think that our trade deserved as much money as we made per hour, henceforth the rat is born, inasmuch as i believe in our democratic society i also believe that quality in workmanship and preservation of oneself in a unit as a whole is as much fair as it is needed, you are a rat and the people who would see the union go down the proverbial toilet are rats, they only see what benefits them, not their kids or their kids' kids. union keeps this country on it's toes, ever changing, always growing, never stopping. i think that whole link was a load of bull-shit by some candy-ass who couldn't get the bid.

unions never did anything for me except vandalize one of my FIRST jobs...trying to monopolize the market... NEXT TIME A UNION ELECTRICIAN VANDALIZES MY WORK THIS WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, http://www.local3antitrust.com/summary.html THIS LINK PRETTY MUCH SUMS UP THE IBEW

Hi, I work for a power company in Australia and I find it interesting to read about the industry overseas and see how the other half live. You'd think electricity is electricity, but if what I read here and other places is right, then your industry is a lot differnt to ours in some areas. I'd like to exchange ideas, experiences, opinions etc either here or by email ianb39@hotmail.com. So if you're interested, drop a line. I'd like to hear from anyone, anywhere (even other aussies). Play safe...Ian (wombat)

any jobs in the fort worth area. 17+ years exp. greenm@adelphia.net

dont give up. my hubby was ran over also shattered his leg steel rod in leg rod eventually removed was in tool room for a year or so and he is back at work. it can be done. good luck

Great site! Will be looking to start an apprenticeship in the Midwest end of april. any suggestions please email to kisaacso@nmu.edu

Anybody out here work for BPA? and if so could you tell me about the company and how you like it? Ill be toppin out in May and im really interested in BPA.

Cable TV Lineman? LOL...dude man no offence but that would be embarrasing. What kind of money do you guys make anyway? just curious.

-Ray you need to contact cal-nevada JATC, that will be your best bet man. You are better off going construction than Utility anyway if you care anything about being a well rounded Journeyman.

dont know if this site is working ! i send you my e-mails and no respond !

Do any of you work for a company that provides light duty for employee injured on the job? If so what type of work do they use as light duty? Thanks

HOWDY

seems to me like you pissed off the wrong people or you are a violator of conditions yourself and made a bad name for yourself. i believe that there is more to the story than your'e telling, maybe there is a reason why you think that you've been done wrong, whatever the case, deal w/ it

I would like to bring to light and it definitely appears to be self-explanatory. Section 4 of the IBEW collective agreement. Section 4 403 Subcontract The union recognizes the Contractor’s rights to contract or subcontract work to another Contractor who is a signatory to this Agreement; Make Note: It has become quite apparent that there is some confusion regarding the collective agreement I had with IBEW. The union was adversely affecting my company’s ability to perform work; the union’s flagrant violation of the collective agreement: leaves me no alternative but to terminate your shoddy union agreement it has no value if you don’t conform to it... I was not allowed to subcontract work from another contractor who was also signatory to this Agreement, The union hall falsely told the other contractor I was not a member of the union and they could not hire me. This was contradicting the union’s collective agreement so that’s when I ended my involvement with IBEW. On the other hand two faced IBEW was telling me I had to hire a $45 per hour union electrician to work on home networks in new construction for residential or else... I didn’t need a $45 per hour electrician to do home networks I preferred to hire computer students they know more about computer networks than electricians. It would appear the unscrupulous union electricians will use Force & Coercion trying to eliminate the competition at the expense of innocent bystanders in the residential market. These irresponsible and unethical activities by certain shoddy IBEW electrical contractors was a good reason to go non-union and when I need an electrician I hire non-union. When I joined the union they said charge 30% more to cover the high wages and third party union costs. Going back to non-union, I reduced my rates by 30% eliminating third party bilking and ridiculously inflated wages for slow shoddy union workers. I now hire students because one student does the work of three IBEW members at a more realistic rate and you get better quality work.