Originally Posted by
1245hand
This happens alot more than you would think Reppy. The utility I work for uses this same method way too much. Boss uses the job as a fill-in when crew has slack time (in managements eyes), doesn't schedule enough time to complete job as needed. "Do this on your way by" mentality.
One crew replaces pole & removes cap bank, old bank deemed unusable, no material ordered to replace broken/defective parts. Next crew doesn't have any idea whats needed next. Goes on and on. Job isn't given to the same crew consistently for anyone to be accountable for it.
This is what utility management wants apparently. Not enough linemen to do the work, Boss too inexperienced or doesn't care enough, the lineman there are don't stay on the same crew day to day.
This creates the attitude Eel talks about. It starts at the top.
Work safe and teach by example. Hopefully, others will learn from your knowledge.