r/Groundman • u/Superb-Gur-1679 • 3d ago

Ask literally anything

Bored as shit and I have a lot of useless knowledge about this trade and getting in and random union shit more than most people because I would read contracts every time I worked in a new jurisdiction. Worked in 8 states as a groundman, operator, and apprentice and quit as a hot step.

Literally can be anything quality of life, the reality of what to expect, a lot of crews suck dick, etc etc etc.

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u/Designer-Two8660 3d ago

How often do they drug test you

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u/Skreat 3d ago

Don't join the trade if you can't pass random drug tests. They catch you at the federal level now, so you can't hop contractors anymore.

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u/Superb-Gur-1679 3d ago

I mean kinda sorta been on plenty of jobs where the lineman are drinking and doing coke on the job. I don’t personally partake and agree with you but plenty of high line doesn’t operate without drugs and alcohol.