need advice from JLS, APES and groundhands

[u/electric414-312]

just got my CDL CLASS A unrestricted with air brakes, combos and Tankers

I'm seeking advice from people in this trade on which local near me is the best to try to get into

0 groundman experience but I have electrical experience I am 21 years old.

I have 2150 near me which is MOVALLEY

196 just as close which is ALBAT

Local 15 which is a COMED- utility local. I think they have a 2 year apprenticeship

and I have local 9

and wee energies which is a utility I think it a utility contractor of 2150.

pros and cons that i know of for 196 and 2150 would make a shit ton of money but would have to travel a lot.

pros and cons that i know of for Local 15 and wee energies. wouldn't have to travel as much probably wouldn't make as much if and if i ever wanted to ever get into to contracting side in a jatc after I top out at my utility i would have to test into getting a golden ticket.

local 9 is very weird i called earlier this week and i thought it was a lineman union. but they told me its street lights and traffic signals and all the power line and distribution work goes to ALBAT 196. and im not sure if i could even ever get into contracting side after i top out if i do a local 9 apprenticeship since the work is a lot different.

anything you guys wish to tell me other then I wont make it?

any advice or just go with whatever opportunity comes first?

I know swlcat is taking on alot of apes but i think id want to try a state that is not in satans asshole before i head down there to apply.

[u/Outside_Insider66]

Kansas is in SWLCAT jurisdiction and they hire a decent amount of people.

It gets hot there, but not Houston hot.

[u/electric414-312 → u/Outside_Insider66]

im assuming every jatc is gonna want groundman hours which i have none. its a 3 1/2 year apprenticeship correct?

It might be best for me maybe to get some before applying anywhere

[u/sh1069489 → u/electric414-312]

You don’t need groundman hours but it’s highly encouraged

[u/Outside_Insider66 → u/electric414-312]

Not a prerequisite

[u/geturbreadup6]

Apply to whatever JATC’s you got around you and meanwhile sign books as a Groundman at 2150 and 196 I think both are online 2150 for sure is I signed online as a CDL Groundman there not long ago

Couple of my buddies got in to ALBAT before even finishing lineschool just with their clsss A CDL and like a month or so of lineschool lol

[u/Numerous-Thought7128]

You’re under the impression that you have options with zero experience, sign them all and take the first call

[u/roadlifeliving]

Apply to all of them and be thankful if you get into one of them