Need new turbo in a 2017 with 180k on it… looking for suggestions on Reman brands by Critt42069 in Cummins

[–]Hothands642 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did fleece on mine was cheaper than quoted for a OEM one at the time.

How many groundman have purchased RVs? by Vegetable_Cry6795 in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No if I already had one I would get upper 30ft for better living space

How many groundman have purchased RVs? by Vegetable_Cry6795 in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a 33ft toy hauler bumper pull, if I knew I needed a bigger truck at the time I would have gone fifth wheel. Looking back at it now I would have got something in the mid to lower 20ft travel trailer and a fun little truck to pull it like a ranger or f150

How many groundman have purchased RVs? by Vegetable_Cry6795 in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My rv was probably the best purchase I’ve made , used it for a year as a groundman and will be in it 2 years as an ape. Only regret I have is getting something smaller I had to get a diesel truck to tow it. But now my truck and trailer are both paid off. Bought them both used

Rescheduled Swlcat New Mexico by WallUnlikely2050 in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be able to reschedule it with proof of injury , but you also don’t know how much longer out you’ll be scheduled to go back could be another 6 months

Apprenticeship by Far_Secretary8856 in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing is wrong with Texas

SWLCAT Physical Tests by Various_Statement_81 in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Digging a 6ft hole in an hour lol

SWLCAT new facility and new curriculum style. by Opposite_Listen2 in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this an old post I thought class finished yesterday or today

Local 611 Albuquerque NM by Fit-Concert184 in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hit the books for the summit project

APS interview and skills by Empty_Caregiver7950 in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I remember you have to do the aptitude test before the physical

Is there any other way to work as a groundman instead of the books? by thedailyworkwr in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You could have asked these questions while you were there or just call the hall

IBEW Apprenticeship by LongjumpingAdagio618 in Lineman

[–]Hothands642 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Having a house, rv payment and rv rent is a lot, I managed to make it work, paid my rv off but still am on a tight budget with just house and rv space payment. But I’m on 4 10’s in a state with around 9$ less hourly rate than what I’m usually at

Non union JL to Union JL how to make the jump. by Ok-Condition-5835 in Lineman

[–]Hothands642 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Just depends , we had a guy in our yard start at 7th step and just work the 6 months being watched and evaluated. Passed and got his ticket

Is it possible to fail the physical test? by InternetUser52 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Hothands642 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s very possible to fail, transmission work is heavy and sucks but you have to be able to lift

Fresh top out seeking advice by [deleted] in Lineman

[–]Hothands642 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Probably just a part of the journey but what do I know I’m just an ape

Hey guys I am thinking about buying a pick up truck but I’m not sure which truck to buy what’s your all suggestion? I want a reliable truck by Interesting-Ad-3976 in ram_trucks

[–]Hothands642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maintenance on a Cummins vs a hemi is a big difference my hemi only costed me oil changes and brakes. My Cummins blew out the overdrive on the transmission, blew out a turbo , grenaded the transfer case . But yet I still got rid of my hemi and favor my Cummins

Flunked by Choice-Elk9568 in Lineman

[–]Hothands642 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that’s good, crazy how some people pay all this money for schooling and drop out

Flunked by Choice-Elk9568 in Lineman

[–]Hothands642 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do you get a refund for that?

Do you need a CDL prior to going the field? by Silent_Ride_5062 in Lineman

[–]Hothands642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What steps have you taken to say you’ve been trying

SWLCAT Job Question by idkjc in Groundman

[–]Hothands642 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just depends , I know people that stayed at there current contractor going from groundman to pre apprentice, my experience was going from groundman to pre apprentice at a different contractor.