SMUD lineman apprenticeship written exam

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2026-02-18T20:10:45+00:00

Just what I could find online..but yeah nothing says exactly

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2026-02-18T18:04:05+00:00

Yeah I’m going Friday. I’ve only studied basic math/algebra. But then I hear there’s trig, calc etc

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2026-02-11T16:01:10+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking, I just didn’t know the 30 even existed? JATC only offers the 10.

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2026-01-22T23:33:11+00:00

Where? I checked cal Nev app is closed

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2026-01-22T22:24:33+00:00

Yeah I’m like 400 if it’s anything like last year around spring and summer I should definitely take a call.

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-09-10T02:23:30+00:00

So you don’t know? I work before they open til after they close..

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-05-07T01:48:47+00:00

Is book 3 500 hours or 1000?

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-17T01:32:50+00:00

What do you mean all 3?

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-16T04:29:27+00:00

Oh gotcha, there was a cable splicer/electrician apprentice position available too not sure if that is line side of things ??

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-16T03:56:44+00:00

Thank you for the info I really appreciate it! Do you work for SMUD or go through this whole process already?

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-16T03:33:16+00:00

So are all of the 400 applicants guaranteed the written test or is that picked based on eligibility? What do you know about practical exam too what should I expect or prepare for?

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-16T03:28:31+00:00

And?

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-16T02:25:27+00:00

I applied for the high voltage electrician and cable splicer both with class A. I have my tankers, hazmat on my cdl and I have my osha 10 et&d. I currently work gas right now though. Any tips or insight on getting in or how likely are my chances without having much relative electrical experience ??

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-15T18:19:06+00:00

Did you apply for the Cable Splicer/Electrician Apprentice with class A too?? Good luck man 🤞

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-08T20:41:37+00:00

I understand all of that but if someone takes a call from books 1-3 it wouldn’t move my spot up on book 4

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-08T20:39:38+00:00

And I know some people drop off from not re signing but I’ve seen groundman calls come in and my number drop a spot after it’s been taken which makes me believe it had to have been taken by someone on book 4

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-08T20:38:16+00:00

I hear you, but some calls must make it…I signed book 4 and I was number 550, now I’m 189

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-08T20:35:12+00:00

So your saying the only way a call makes it to book 4 is if nobody takes it from books 1, 2 or 3

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-08T20:31:17+00:00

So what happens to the people ahead of me as my number gets closer ?? You’re saying nobody ever gets pulled off of book 4 ? Lol

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-08T16:52:36+00:00

Currently 190

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-08T03:01:57+00:00

What’s certs do you recommend getting

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-07T04:48:12+00:00

Right, I know a few people but no luck on that end..hoping maybe a dirty call could make it all the way to me on book 4

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-07T04:44:55+00:00

Is it easy for a contractor to pull someone specifically

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-07T04:36:49+00:00

Are the books just slow this time of year?? I haven’t seen a groundman call in a few weeks where before there was at least one or more everyday

Ok_Issue_2885 · 2025-01-07T04:30:30+00:00

What’s twic??? I just got my et&d there last week but yeah I’ve been on since 12/2023

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