Outside is a lineman... inside is electrician.
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Thanks for all the helpful information.
I am waiting to hear from NLC for fall quarter. I am also applying to a few of the JATC's in the meantime, but I dont really have much immediate hope for it after hearing about everyones long waits.
Also I am going up to alaska to fish this summer so maybe I should wait on applying for any more JATC's cause I would hate to get called for an aptitude test or interview and be stuck up there.
I got a copy of the lineman and cablemans handbook and have been studying it....
What else can I do in the meantime to get ready for NLC and honestly, what can I expect there?
Some of the linemen's JATCs are reluctant to accept applicant from outside of their area because they feel after 7,000 hours and the expense of training, you will then return to you home area.
Also they have no problem getting all the qualified applicants they need from their own geographic area.
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wow... im new to this forum and career field.
I cant believe how deep the division seems to be between union and non union workers.
I don't really understand it, but I have a feeling I will soon.
I do got to say though, that unions always seemed like a good idea, from a workers point of view and in a field as dangerous as this, it seems a prerequisite.
Profit pressure from private firms just doesn't seem like it would fit in with safety.
You guys should read 'Sometimes a Great Notion' by Ken Kesey.
It has a lot to do with this same division in the labor force, this very issue, and its a really great read.
Hello everyone
Newbie here, my local union hall will be taking apps for lineman and substation work and I am considering trying to get into this profession. I have been reading threads in this forum and I know it is Lineman forum but can anyone shed any info about working at a substation?
Thanks
bill
As you begin an ibew apprenticeship....
what tools are you expected to have? where should you get them from ? and how much are you looking at to get started? by your seventh step?
thanks
i dont want to buy the wrong things, things i dont need, or things that will break or make me an incomplete lineman.