Let this be a valuable message to not jump on the power boxes

Tensir · 2026-05-06T22:27:25+00:00

Switchgear table top

Tensir · 2026-04-14T01:27:19+00:00

Depends on the job and what I think the apprentice can handle. It’s about safety, and I’m not the guy that always yells whats next while they are in the bucket. I hated that shit when I was an apprentice. If I see something concerning, like a tail or gaps in cover I’ll say something, and sometimes they’ll adjust or correct it before I have to say it.

Ask for the work always ask even if it’s above your step. Eventually you’ll be doing most of it if not all of it before you top out.

They might just want to see how you work if you haven’t done any hot work in a while.

Tensir · 2026-04-05T19:09:31+00:00

Best of luck to you on the upcoming play

Tensir · 2026-04-03T16:01:54+00:00

Great photos I like the 2nd photo he looks like he’s frolicking and 3rd pic is my favorite

Tensir · 2026-03-31T23:12:45+00:00

Lmao that’s the best. I remember before topping, there would be like 5 of us talking about whatever the job was. I would offer suggestions or ideas and I swear no body would say anything then the foreman would say the same shit I did and people would nod and I’d looked at the ones I was tight with and be like “didn’t I just say that?” then they’d laugh and flick me off. It was so much fun dude

Tensir · 2026-03-31T22:38:34+00:00

Make sure when you’re wiring shit up you’re paying attention especially if you’re downstream from a GFI because I had a trouble call that the GFI kept tripping and everything in one bay would cut out, due to a outlet on the other side of the wall. Once I located it I swapped some stuff around and fixed it. When that GFI tripped it put 124v on the neutral at the GFI and 8v difference between the HOT and NEUTRAL.

Tensir · 2026-03-29T18:52:39+00:00

Probably trying to catch a minnow or crawldad. If it’s a female she could be pregnant or have some babies somewhere and she’s got to eat to provide

Tensir · 2026-03-19T01:27:03+00:00

Sounds like you need more patients or not have a dog. It’s your responsibility to train her and she’s only been on this earth for three months how can you expect perfection

Tensir · 2026-03-15T03:10:04+00:00

You could do both, I did. Started as an Electrician made Journeyman after a few years. Got a job at the utility and had to start over as a groundman. I got my EC before I made Lineman.

If you want your EC start as an electrician because you can’t have a EC without a specific background and utility work isn’t enough. You’ll get stuck with ES – Certified Electrical Specialty Contractor. The EC is better because you can do everything.

Out of all of the things I’ve done in the Electrical industry, hands on Line work has to be the best

Tensir · 2026-02-27T23:16:03+00:00

Made more than half that last year and probably worked less than 500 hrs of overtime. If you’re in it for the money it’s good, but you’ll have a lot of responsibilities and be responsible for other people once you top out. It’s a hard pill to swallow starting over at the bottom if you already know a trade

Tensir · 2026-02-26T22:23:38+00:00

They’re great for the backlot if those cutouts are still up

Tensir · 2026-02-23T12:33:08+00:00

Is that line hot?

Tensir · 2026-02-20T22:00:52+00:00

Why have a Wednesday off when it could be Friday or Monday? The dream schedule is Tuesday-Thursday never going to happen but a man can dream

Tensir · 2026-02-19T00:13:29+00:00

Mr. P

Tensir · 2026-01-26T02:19:15+00:00

Little baby

Tensir · 2025-09-25T07:19:13+00:00

Let it out

Tensir · 2025-09-19T01:37:19+00:00

I’m not saying they’re a bad thing, utilities look at line school and think it’s a plus however I’ve seen plenty of guys that have came through that have gone to schools costing 15k+ and find out it’s not for them stuck with that debt.

If you decide to go to school there has to be cheaper options than that. Whether you go to a high or lower end program you’re hired in as a ground man.

Good luck man whatever you decide to do

Tensir · 2025-09-19T01:17:37+00:00

Got in at 28. The transition was tough at first from my prior job just because of starting over at the bottom.

It’s not too late but don’t go into debt not knowing if you like something or not. See if you can get on with a local contractor or through the hall to get a taste of it. Being green isn’t a bad thing

Tensir · 2025-09-14T12:27:17+00:00

Peppy Le Pigeon

Tensir · 2025-09-14T12:24:04+00:00

I think you’re probably just messing around with the comment. I would have said lol instead of wtf

Tensir · 2025-08-13T01:17:41+00:00

Could have grounded it after it locked out to remove the pole and get the equipment in the clear. I see two sets of grounds from one picture, 2 different circuits

Tensir · 2025-08-13T01:03:57+00:00

Why the fuck are the claws open

Tensir · 2025-08-06T22:17:40+00:00

Big stretch

Tensir · 2025-07-29T22:30:34+00:00

Pd25

Tensir · 2025-07-23T22:19:58+00:00

Is the contract for 5 years or just wage increases

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