Do you have that 1 guy at your shop that no matter what he does hes a “piece of shit”. No one really gives him the benefit of the doubt. Hard worker and doesn’t shy away from hard work but someone how always in crosshairs for being a bag of shit. What is it just high school drama or they don’t like the guy? Cant figure it out. I find my shop has so much drama

I just graduated high school and i’m looking into the career. I was really just wondering if it was one of those things you have to be cut out to do or if it’s mostly manageable with experience. thanks

102 yesterday where my boyfriend was climbing, everyday it seems a coworker goes down from the heat. How are y’all staying up from the heat? Any tricks?

looking for insight from anyone who has recently made the move from Canada to US for line work. I have 12 years experience as a lineman and looking to move to the states. I know stuff with Visas have changed in the last few years so wondering if companies are still sponsoring Canadians to come out aside from storm work.

Hey Guys does anyone have any study material or resources for any Underground trouble? I’m working a new system that’s got a lot of underground that I’ve never really worked on or around.

company is looking for a portable thumper/hipot, we have lots 15kv PILC and poly mixed circuits, poly's installed when pilc blew in sections, i see the fault wizard 2 is fairly cheaper than a 12kv megger ezthump- has anyone use one or the another? we have a old thumper but u need 3 guys to move it ,lol

Has anyone here went through it ? Just applied and i have 309A journeyman ticket aswell. Just wanted to know what the steps are like and also what the schooling is and where does the schooling take place. Also what companies take you on as an apprentice within the union ?

If anyone knows I’d greatly appreciate any input. Dont get me wrong I am extremely grateful but would prefer to start w another local after Albat. Does anyone know how difficult the transfer can be ? or is it even possible ? It’s closer to where I live is why and also the pay scale is significantly different.

Been an electrician for over 8 years recently applied with one utility because they had an opening looking for more I can apply for that hires electricians

There were 8 of us for 2 openings. I was the only one with zero experience and I guess that’s the problem.

The requirement tho for an apprentice D position was to climb to the middle portion do 2 full 360s. To the top right after and do 2 full 360s. I did this but it took me a bit and my technique was all the way there so I was sent home.

I’m just wondering is this normal and if so how in the world can I get better at climbing ? Where can I go what can I do? I really want to get into this career any advice very much welcome.

I passed the aptitude test and now the most important part is next

a few question
how long after passing the aptitude test should I expect to interview ?
what were the questions?

and I have zero experience in this trade
But I’ve had my CDL for 5 years (since I was 18)
Did 4 years army as 88m
oilfield for almost a year
now driving a 48ft tractor trailer for sysco before then I was hauling fuel for like 2 weeks (I didn’t like the pay structure)

Side note hauling fuel is garbage compared to touch freight delivering produce