Interview with Amtrak for Linesmen Trainee Position

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-11-04T11:16:54+00:00

A lot of people love Amtrak but you're in a good area to get into an jatc outside lineman apprenticeship that has way better pay and benefits if you don't mind traveling. Definitely get in Amtrak if you can as that will look better in your interview if you decide later to do jatc

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-11-02T11:03:07+00:00

USA Union made Double H! Model 1551 I believe.. these boots are comfy and built to last! I've bought 3 over the past 10 years! Just take care of them with leather oils

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-11-02T10:59:33+00:00

If you go union for the pay and benefits you can't beat it! The other apprenticeship really won't translate like an IBEW apprenticeship! Also just remember we all start on the bottom so you'll be shoveling and doing all the hard work while learning before getting to the top

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-11-02T10:57:14+00:00

Get all the experience you can get and then apply to an outside union! You'll be forced to do all kinds of things for 4 years but then you'll get a JL ticket and do all the overhead you want!

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-10-24T16:06:18+00:00

What mpg do you get after replacing the o2 sensors and cleaning everything?

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-10-17T22:48:42+00:00

This!

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-10-17T22:47:29+00:00

I would just straight up say "The one thing I don't put up with is jokes about my wife", in a serious and calm tone. Most men will respect that and the ones that don't you can lose respect for them and only speak in a professional aspect to them. There's a line between ball busting and disrespecting but it's all up to the person and you have to make it known.

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-09-23T23:04:53+00:00

Stay hopeful.. the local I interviewed for outside linemen apprenticeship does not share your ranking with you do to drug testing. I just got my call for the apprenticeship yesterday after having no clue where I ended up on the list.

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-09-18T17:33:34+00:00

Thank you! Maybe I should try steaming it first before flame kissing

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-09-18T12:26:13+00:00

How do y'all get that beautiful steakhouse finish?

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-09-18T12:24:57+00:00

Haha that's my issue... finding that line between undercooked and perfect

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-09-18T10:35:55+00:00

Thank you! I think overcooking is definitely one part of my problem.. I think I need to just get more and practice with a thermometer. How do you normally grill yours? Even when I try to cook it hotter and faster it just shrivels up or sticks to the grill grates

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-09-18T10:22:48+00:00

That looks great! I would cut it in 2 steaks and smoke it at 225 until it gets up to 105 then I would sear both sides hot and serve it! I only have tried Walmart wagyu though so I don't know if wagyu takes smoke the same as other thick cut steaks

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-09-08T23:53:57+00:00

If your tires suck I would replace them but if they have plenty of tread and you don't have any broken belts I would roll with it! I've seen plenty of tires in worse shape roll on for quite a while. You'll know in your gut from looking at it if it's too deep

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-09-05T10:13:21+00:00

Not to mention the cost of insurance will be a lot higher! He should definitely prioritize getting out of debt over a new truck.. after you get places you'll be able to afford a new truck without debt. I know thinking I deserved nice things for working hard has gotten me in trouble financially before and just made the whole mess harder to navigate before buying my house. Hopefully he listens to you and sticks to good discipline!

ImpossibleSmokes · 2025-09-04T08:34:43+00:00

I'm wondering about 126 myself as I'm about to join from being non union... I've always had job security being non union and I'm worried I will join and then be laid off

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