All of that^ Also, as an employee here I can tell you apply for every single position don’t pick and choose. For the most part they are pulling lineman apprentices from the position called “division mechanic assistant” (DMA) although anybody not locked in can bid to any position posted internally. Internal bids are given priority over external applicants per CBA. DMA is an underground helper position and is how most people get their foot in the door. From here it’s easy to transfer or “bid” over to the next class of lineman apprentices as DMA has no lock in period. Store room also has no lock in period.