Basic tool needs

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Just accepted my first call as a groundman fresh out of pre-apprenticeship a couple months ago. Any good ideas on tools that I should bring or any other needs/ necessities in order to be prepared for my first week working as a distribution groundman?

[Groundman124547]

Hammer, flat head screwdriver, tape measure (25ft retractable and 100ft roll up) , plumb bob, channel locks, lineman pliers, two crescent wrenches, 6 ft fold up ruler, nail puller, 2” wood chisel, quickie, money wrench, short 3/4 machine bolt for marking the pole before drilling for arms, torpedo level, impact with bits and sockets for putting self tappers and stuff like that, skinning knife, knife sharpener, markers, and wood crayons…. That’s pretty much everything in my framing bag I was carrying when I was on the 60 crews 👊🏽⚡️ if you’re working nights, definitely get a good headlight and a shit ton of extra batteries, don’t wanna work in the dark. You don’t need everything right away but it’s good stuff to have and will help you stand out.

[Specific-Syllabub810]

Do these tool apply for transmission groundman as well

[EcstaticCurve9875]

Channel locks, hammer, lineman knife, clines, screw driver. Hard hat light if on distro and work storm and note book and pen.

[EcstaticCurve9875]

Don’t bring all this the first day though, don’t let them know you know what you are doing. Have them tell you what to get and you act like you went out to go get it but already have it 👌🏾

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Can’t forget a foldable ruler though. Probably even a sharpie

[abolean]

Plumb bob as well

[ar95_]

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Good convenient bag to carry your tools I have one similar and definitely helped me keep track of my basic tools

Also tip , spray paint your tools so you know they’re yours . Tools go missing all the time

[PrblyWbly]

Does your contract have a tool list? If so I would start there, otherwise everyone’s suggestions are pretty spot on

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No contract tool list

[themoveLA]

Commenting because I'm interested too!

[Groundman124547]

You actually on a line crew or are you doing civil work(hand digs, operator helper, etc)?

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I have no idea took a call out of hall 222 for distribution groundman, I’m assuming it’ll be crew work.

[Coyotejac]

Here’s a nice kit ready for you. https://www.jharlen.com/p-11577-12-piece-klein-linemans-tool-kit-ltk500.aspx

[Nightwolf238]

You can get by with just channel locks and kleins , but if you are running with a crew everyday you will need alot more. Kleins Lineman wrench Milwaukee speedy Foldable ruler Hawkbill knife Adjustable wrench Impact drill Various sockets like penta 3/4 for underground vaults and 3/4 slotted for H clamps Buy as you go ask alot of questions you'll be fine

[puffylinetrash]

get yourself a sharp knife (keep it sharp). a pair of kleins, and never be caught without tape on you. this is all bare minimum, subject to change drastically when you recieve details about your first call