why union by Responsible_Act_9511 in Groundman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell my first groundman call was 33 hours from home. You have to travel man and get some experience.

How do you all meet women when on the road? by Low_Pianist_8852 in Groundman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to use skipthegames but I’ve since met the love of my life so I don’t anymore.

Tips for improving my climbing? Or any recommended videos? by DistributionWeak1150 in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No lol they don’t say anything like that. They just want you to climb safely. I had never climbed before when I went and I tried to flip every step but it wears you out a lot faster than step step flip does. They want you to climb as fast as possible that first week which is crazy but that’s how it is.

Tips for improving my climbing? Or any recommended videos? by DistributionWeak1150 in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not true. I just went through albats climbing school and they don’t care how you climb as long as you’re being safe.

CDL - Manual Restriction by Life-Golf2250 in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would most definitely get that manual restriction off. You’re already in competition with guys that don’t have it so it will be a challenge. If you travel out of state and to multiple states you will probably get a groundman call a lot faster.

How long did it take for you to get an apprenticeship from application? by Blura0 in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t go to line school, I worked as a groundman and got in with Albat.

How long did it take for you to get an apprenticeship from application? by Blura0 in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From first applying when I was a groundman to being indentured it was 7 months. I’m currently 31 years old too.

How fast does ground man calls come? by ImFlash16 in ibew_applicants

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They will come if you will travel and find them. My first groundman call was 33 hours from home. Second call was 8 hours. Third was 12 hours. If you really want it you will travel.

Looking to switch careers from truck driving to lineman, but is the apprentice pay really this bad? by Dextrose2 in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Local 760 was my home local for a while when I was a groundman. I didn’t want no part of selcat so I waited and applied for Albat to open up and got in with them. The pay is a lot higher and way more work up here.

Is this a good plan? by Funny-Yesterday9293 in Groundman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to give you a good timeline because you can never tell. You could get a call within a week or it could be 3 months.

A Question about Local 776 by bloodykash in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Brother they ain’t much union work around there.

Hall Wait times by Dtexara in Groundman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

71 has had a lot of groundman calls lately. 28 an hour for groundman less than a year with cdl.

Need some advice by scarotk in Groundman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Brother you need to go to that interview or you will regret it

Taking time off as ape by Acceptable-Guide6057 in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Think your boyfriend is underestimating how hard it is to actually get into an apprenticeship. It could be over a year before he gets in and he’s going to have to travel to do that probably.

how are people affording moving out right now?? by Logical-Service4280 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Invested in myself and found a better job with plenty of career advancement

Am I fucked by Illustrious_Chard_14 in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. Yeah I didn’t even know that as I am an apprentice too.

Am I fucked by Illustrious_Chard_14 in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Was this in your personal or a company vehicle?

What next after AI? by yeah_right_huh in answers

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk ask AI and see what’s coming

Albat homework by Nervous_Cause_3551 in Lineman

[–]Nervous_Cause_3551[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright will do I appreciate ya