Biggest piece of advice I have is to work anywhere involving heights and ropes. Whether it’s stringing fiber, tower work, or even tree trimming. These are great options to get experience with, and to make money while you’re looking for a power job.
@JacobTanori
6 сағат бұрын
What’s the fastest way to get into an apprenticeship? I start school for my Unrestricted Class A in a week. I’m looking for the next step to becoming a lineman once I have my CDL.
@VariacManiac
2 жыл бұрын
Getting your cdl is a biggie too. I'm out of line school and working on it. I hope I get in somewhere. Thanks for the video!
@GordonChandler1
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah its a big deal for sure. Get your permit then apply like crazy everywhere you want to work. You got this!
@VariacManiac
2 жыл бұрын
@@GordonChandler1 Thanks man!!
@bowtiebuilding
Жыл бұрын
@@VariacManiac how’d it go? Did you get in? I’m thinking of doing lineman school. My brother in law is a lineman and told me I should
@JacobTanori
6 сағат бұрын
What’s the fastest way to get into an apprenticeship? I start school for my Unrestricted Class A in a week and I’m looking for the next step once I get my CDL.
@hunterbise
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your time
@GordonChandler1
3 ай бұрын
Any time!
@eatsleepski7603
3 күн бұрын
I personally work for the power company and a mega point that no one tells you is the amount of free time you give up. Call out percentages and mandatory or. Not that much fun if u are a very active person outside of work most power companies want to own u on ur free time. I'm not that old so my generation disagrees with it and where I work there's a big issue getting ppl on the property for call outs. There is more to life than living at work I suggest against it. Lots of chiefs here are divorced and miserable please find a work life balance and chase the money in different ways aka side construction business and work in a department other than overhead with less ot and no call out percentage. Depending on what barn u work out of too u can really beat ur body up if it's all back lot construction. I wish someone told me this several of my friends have left overhead and I totally and personally understand y
@tylerblazo
2 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you talk about becoming a groundsman? The process of signing the books? Getting your cdl? Which type of cdl. Those would be good to cover on the next one.
@GordonChandler1
2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right I should have. I talk in a couple other videos on the importance of getting your CDL and which type. I don't have much experience with signing the groundman books at the locals. What I've always been taught and told is you are a groundman first and foremost throughout your apprenticeship. Especially at the start of it. Thank you though, I will definitely cover all these on a future video
@kristiancastellanos5408
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I got a few questions. Would you suggest going to lineman school? Does it really give you the upper hand? How long would a person have to be an apprentice before becoming a lineman if he didn’t go to lineman school?
@GordonChandler1
2 жыл бұрын
I suggest line school if you do not know anything about the trade. Line school may give you the upper hand in some cases but usually doesnt take any time off your apprenticeship. Usual apprenticeships are 3 - 5 years and 8k hours of on the job training.
@sephist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing brother. Subbed for sure
@GordonChandler1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Stay tuned for what I think will be some great content!
@linehandibew6205
2 жыл бұрын
Ibew paid me to train. Working on Long Island ny. Ibew local 1049 work with the contractors. 💪
@micahboy5994
2 жыл бұрын
Good shit my hopes is to get a apprentice ship with IBEW
@ZauhlSalinas
2 жыл бұрын
you with PSEG? If so , same lol
@linehandibew6205
2 жыл бұрын
@@ZauhlSalinas yeah haugland
@ImDeejay
Жыл бұрын
hey gordon local 164 inside wiremen apprentice here. I keep thinking about being a lineman for pseg here in NJ but I cant find any info on benefits or pay
@NorFLA
Жыл бұрын
Can you go in as a groundsman and work your way up as well ?
@cjmarsh321
Жыл бұрын
I'm doing that right now I just got my foot in the door that way. Got onto a transmission job. Got my test date.... Prove yourself as a good worker. Best way in my opinion...just get yourself working in the field and navigating your way up is easier cause you're surrounded by all the right people to talk to.
@GordonChandler1
3 ай бұрын
You absolutely can. That's just one way to get into the trade.
@aidancampbell1829
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you see this but is lineschool worth it? Do most places train you on job or would it be good to have knowledge before getting in.
@raccoonbigg
Жыл бұрын
You pretty much need lineschool. A lot of companies actually show up at lineschool graduation near me and are offering apprenticeship opportunities for new graduates.
@GordonChandler1
3 ай бұрын
I thought it was worth it. That is just my opinion. I thought having knowledge going in was better. Companies do train you on the job.
@GordonChandler1
3 ай бұрын
Sounds like going to school in your area is the way to go!
@johnbrand6401
2 жыл бұрын
Why did you want to work for a co-op? Just curious.
@GordonChandler1
2 жыл бұрын
Just from everything I have been told about linework. Everyone I knew at the time said how much small the companies are and how family oriented they are. That was the biggest reason.
@manny9368
2 жыл бұрын
Union 💪
@GordonChandler1
2 жыл бұрын
Yes Sir!
@franciscocabrera6513
Жыл бұрын
I work for att as a lineman (opt) would you recommend applying for lineman straight up or apply for a ground man first?
@bowtiebuilding
Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard applying to a telephone company is the better way to go. I live in east texas and couldn’t afford to be without a job after lineschool
@GordonChandler1
3 ай бұрын
I've never worked in the telecom space, but I could tell you they are two totally different things.
@GordonChandler1
3 ай бұрын
I hear you. Times can be tough. If you like what you are doing with telecom, keep doing it.
@paulsdino
2 жыл бұрын
I am in Connecticut. I just tested with Eversource Energy for lineman apprentice. Waiting to hear back. What should I search for to find the co ops that are in my area ? Are Co-ops non union?
@GordonChandler1
2 жыл бұрын
Well congratulations and hopefully you crushed the test! I just google electric cooperatives in your area or state. I moved to the northeast where I'm in a union shop here. Yet a lot of them down south are non union.
@paulsdino
2 жыл бұрын
@@GordonChandler1 Thanks for the feedback. I'm trying to watch as many videos as I can and looks like unions ( IBEW's ? ) are an option for apprenticeships. One video says you have to go to the union office and sign the book. Is the book basically a waiting list ?
@salvadorperez4934
2 жыл бұрын
What if some one has a degree in imet and goes to lineman school does that help
@GordonChandler1
2 жыл бұрын
Does that help in what aspect? I would say having a degree doesn't help with anything going to lineman school. It may help in future promotional criteria of deciding between two candidates. Other than that I don't think having a degree outweighs not having one.
@midpxck9259
2 жыл бұрын
Hey brotha I’m about 15 years old thinking of getting in this trade, what do u think is the best place too get into and how hard is it really too find work with ur cdl and have been through lineman school
@coalcrackercletus988
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 9 weeks into the 15 week program at South East Lineman's training center in Trenton, Georgia. I would recommend it, it's a tough school but you get your CDL, digger derrick, crane certification, among many other things while you are here
@anthonypitta1271
2 жыл бұрын
@@coalcrackercletus988 I'm also at the same school good to see we are all trying to figure out the same shit 😂
@GordonChandler1
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to the both of you. It's an amazing school and hope you both did well. Did you all get jobs after? Keep up the good work and thriving!
@anthonypitta1271
2 жыл бұрын
@@GordonChandler1 yeah got a job out of the school at ULCS in NC
@jeanpaulcoiron6607
Жыл бұрын
@@coalcrackercletus988 How often do people fail out of lineman school? It seems tough
@whocares5188
Жыл бұрын
Is 38 to old to get started?
@GordonChandler1
Жыл бұрын
I do not think so at all. I got into the trade at 31. Just be prepared to do the stuff anyone else does no matter the age.
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