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Interested in Becoming a Lineman? Start Your Career as a Lineman with These Steps

Linemen and other electric utility workers have a very important role; they keep the electrical system that provides homes and businesses with electricity running.  These professionals are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power systems and the auxiliary equipment which includes powerlines, streetlights, transformers, and more.  Their work helps prevent lengthy power outages that… Continue reading Interested in Becoming a Lineman? Start Your Career as a Lineman with These Steps

Lineman Gift Guide 2021

Lineman Gift Guide 2021 Can you believe the holidays are right around the corner?! Lucky for you we made a gift guide for your favorite lineman this holiday season. Linemen have dangerous jobs, work long hours in severe weather conditions to keep the lights on for communities. To thank them for their hard work linemen’s… Continue reading Lineman Gift Guide 2021

Grant Jamison – Hard Hat Hero November

Do you know a lineman who you think is a great candidate for the next Hard Hat Hero? Recommend a Hard Hat Hero Grant Jamison – HARD HAT HERO November   Hard Hat Hero Grant Jamison has been part of the trade for 21 years he is a journeyman lineman for local 196 based out… Continue reading Grant Jamison – Hard Hat Hero November

What Are Lineman Hot Line Tools?

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 is done to avoid turning… Continue reading What Are Lineman Hot Line Tools?

Why You Should Thank a Lineman

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 of Electrical Workers formed. The… Continue reading Why You Should Thank a Lineman

Matt Lord – Hard Hat Hero October

Do you know a lineman who you think is a great candidate for the next Hard Hat Hero? Recommend a Hard Hat Hero Matt Lord – Hard Hat Hero October Hard Hat Hero Matt Lord is a lineman for local 9 based out of Tinely Park, IL. Matt became a lineman at 19 with the… Continue reading Matt Lord – Hard Hat Hero October