First and foremost, we are here to talk about how to become an electrical lineman. If you are interested in becoming an NFL lineman, you are in the wrong place, but might need a backup plan so maybe keep reading? Electrical linemen and other electric utility workers have a very…
You already know that your beloved lineman works hard, braving long hours, tough conditions, and high-stakes challenges to keep the power flowing. Whether it’s climbing poles during a storm or handling heavy-duty equipment, lineman work is demanding and deserves recognition. But when it comes to gifts, linemen can be tricky…
National Lineman Appreciation Day April 18th is National Lineman Appreciation Day. Lineman Appreciation Day is a time to recognize and celebrate linemen and linewomen in the industry. Linework can be dated back to over 100 years ago with over 120,000 lineworkers in the US alone, these incredible workers deserve a…
What is a lineman? A lineman is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of overhead and underground power lines that bring electrical current to homes and businesses providing them with electricity. A Lineman works in underground trenches and vaults, as well as overhead structures like powerlines, streetlights, transformers and…
Valentine’s Day Lineman Gifts and Linewife Gifts Mark your calendars its that time of year again! Ready to surprise your other half with a great Valentine’s Day gift? Call us Cupid, because we’re here to help you find the perfect present for her lineman and his linewife. Lineman Gifts Personalized…
lineman [ lahyn-muhn ] noun, plural line·men. a person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman (American football) a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage With the College National Championship and the Super Bowl approaching soon, we thought it would be a good idea…
The job of a lineman is a hazardous job as linemen work on high voltage equipment every day. While there are instances when the electrical equipment linemen work on is de-energized, there are many cases in which they perform live-line work and maintenance, also known as hotline work. Live-line maintenance…
1. Lineworkers developed America The lineworker profession dates back to 1840 with the invention of the telegraph. To increase long-distance communication, lines were originally installed on trees and later poles were built. In 1870, linemen built poles for lines with the invention of the telephone. In 1891 The International Brotherhood…
The work done by a lineman is essential to ensure that homes and businesses have electricity. They are tasked with working on transmission and distribution lines both above and below ground, and they need a wide variety of tools and equipment to get the job done.