Transmission crews repair major line in South Dakota

[Runnr4life745]

This occupation looks like a pain but very interesting. And I understand the pay is good. How do you get into something like this? Should I just jump into lineman school or get a 2 year degree in industrial electrical. Anything would help. Thanks

[pc2drth]

@Runnr4life745 TSM’s minimum requirement for a journeyman lineman is the completion of an accredited lineman program similar to that of Bismarck State College or Mitchell Technical Institute and the completion of a 4-yr apprenticeship program. While additional training in the electrical field is beneficial, it is not required. At Basin Electric, will also receive 80 hrs of live line training annually in addition to HV Switchman training, training to obtain a CDL and rigging/signal man training.

[CARTER4526]

Wow, not many people have the drive to do that. These guys are fantastic yet we hardly see them or hear about them. You linesneb folks, thanks and good work!

[Rangerbelt]

Great to have dedicated linemem who will work on terrible conditions to keep the power flowing.

[ND58]

Clayton, you ARE "the man"