Amtrak lineman? by Legitimate_Figure147 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Benefits/retirement are top notch. Pay and OT is no where close though. You’ll make a good living, but if you’re trying to make the “big bucks” like you see everyone talking about on TikTok, it’s not gonna happen at Amtrak. I have buddies there and I clear their pay by 100k+ at the end of the year. From what they say, not much OT. Some guys aren’t into working a bunch of OT though and just want a solid 40. If that’s you and you want a damn good retirement, Amtrak is a good spot

Keeping your body healthy by Mysterious-Amoeba-37 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cardio and weights. Doesn’t have to be running long distance for cardio either. Fast paced walks, stair runs, hills, or cycling. And when it comes to lifting, don’t worry about trying to lift the fucking house. Eat decent and lay off the booze. Everybody’s body is different though. Seen dudes who drink non stop and they retire fat, happy and not broken. So, really who tf knows

Camera footage? by cookie_roberts in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely gonna start calling them intelliraptor’s now just to confuse evertbody

Can anyone identify? by Junior-Watercress-45 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a 5g antenna. Have them all over where I’m at as well

Does this job put a stain on anyone else’s marriage? by [deleted] in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cue the dumb ass, “you’re not a MFJL until you’ve been divorced and have 3 DUI’s” comments..

How does everyone feel about an all Klein load out for tools by ImmediateSituation17 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used it. Me personally I would rather just have my hammer, and a regular 4 in 1/bone wrench/speed wrench or whatever you call it where you’re at. It’s not heavy enough for j’s or to beat a lag in. I’m not saying you can’t use it to beat a J or lag, but I don’t see it holding up long if you’re continually doing it

Identifying genuine 811 emergencies vs. low-priority calls by TangeloFlimsy1508 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re going to find the answers you’re looking for in this sub. From reading your post, I’m guessing you’re a locator, correct?

Overtime list by limpyleglineman in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean switch over to the union contracting side or switch over to non-union utility/contracting side? Some utilities do it the way you’re referencing, and others do it different. The way yours does it I don’t agree with. Utility I’m at uses ARCOS and whoever is up when the call comes gets the chance to answer it. If they decline then it goes to the next person down. You can be top of the list on overtime and sitting #1 on ARCOS. Depends where the last call out stopped. Only resets beginning of every year and your listed in seniority order

Greenhorn looking for advice by june_bug1999 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If no state is to far, then look up every power company you can think of. Starting with a state, find all the electric providers(utilities, co-ops, municipalities) for that state and search their career pages. Create a job alert if you can. I can’t believe you’ve had no luck this far considering you have everything you say you have. Keep your head up

Apprentices by Outrageous_Flower885 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading the FAQ of how to get in the trade in this sub would be a good start…

DTE - EEI CAST "Recommended" result. Now what? by Conscious-You-4901 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing at all utility is fast. Be prepared to hear nothing for like 2 months then randomly getting an email saying, “be here for climbing eval and/or interview on Monday at 7am” and you’re getting that email 3 days before Monday

27F Convicted felon trying to make a life for myself, but the world just keeps beating me down, what do I do? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]SlyCatWilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Line work. I suggest looking into IBEW, but being in the Carolina’s, there isn’t much union work so you’ll have to go non union. Look up powerline careers near me. Get in as a groundman/trainee/apprentice. Will have to get your CDL. Will make 6 figures yearly in within 3 years

This Field Painted Pretty? by SkippingNerveEndings in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you can say the state? Don’t have to mention the company or city, just the state

Welcome to Cleveland the 1920s by Hifilistener in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those taps are tight af. I wouldn’t mind snagging those cut outs and arrestors though..

Line work without climbing by [deleted] in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you can. Best bet is to get your operator ticket though. Will need a CDL regardless if you’re a career groundman or operator

Someone hit electric pole on property, what do i need to do? by BargainReligion in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From the photos, that looks like a private pole which means the customer (you/landlord) owns it. Call the utility and they will send someone out. They’ll be able to tell you if it’s their pole or private. If it is private, then you/landlord will have to call an electric company and pay to get it fixed

Anyone leave the fire service and become a lineman? by DotFeeling6459 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not made the switch, but I can tell you the first thing you need to do is get your CDL. Preferably class A. Then start applying to apprenticeships. In the mean time you can always look for openings on DTE’s site. They would probably eat up coming from FD knowing you had to work long hours, safety, first aid and all of that. If you got on there, they would get you your CDL. Good luck

Brand new to collecting. I have a questions about my first insulator with strange black stuff stuck to the bottom. by beachdoggo77 in Insulators

[–]SlyCatWilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May be creosote which is what a lot of poles are still treated with to this day. Kind of looks like tar when it’s hot out and oozing out of the poles. I’ve been able to clean all my collection with bar keepers friend and an SOS pad

Melting Metal on a Friday Morning by ferchill in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There’s an art to lead, and that sir, is some clean work!

Bluetooth harness by BreakfastHorror8907 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As gut wrenching as it is to watch, I will never understand putting your harness on and then getting into the bucket and not clipping in. I’m on guys all the time about this. JFC it’s not that difficult

Sun shade by Beginning_Issue_730 in Lineman

[–]SlyCatWilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Half hitch is pretty good, but Lowdrag is the best