A day in the life of an electrical lineman

[melodiousmusing]

i love this vid...i was a lineman for about 5 years when immaturity on my own part took me away from it...decided i could do something else and be happy..big mistake... im working hard now to get back into line work...thanks for sharing this

[budncathy]

I have the up-most respect for all LINEMAN, Lovin being a LINEMANS WIFE!!!

[a880099]

i was a lineman for32 years and i earned every cent i got.

[quackd1]

Thanks Warner, I started in our line dept 1971, Now i'm a trainer. They say a man who loves his job never works a day in his life. I've had a good life, you've reminded me.

[CommanderB9488]

LMAO @:58 BBBBZZZZTTTTTT!!! Something get shocked?

[scottynascar]

Nice video

I'm a lineman in Ontario for 20 yrs

One thing I noticed in vid

Was a lineman moving conductor on bucket

Instead of using live line jib

That's a no-no

[redsquirrelftw]

I praise those who do that job. In that video it looks like it's probably nice out. But it really must suck working on lines when it's pouring rain, or when it's 30 below, or even when it's like +30 out that can't be fun either. I work for the phone company, and the phone line men are quite busy during storms, fixing up phone lines and such meanwhile customers are yelling. They have no idea the work that goes on in the background.

[MegaMoxxy]

My bro has been a lineman for over 30 yrs and I am proud of his status and what he has done for people without power; he does it for them and not money. He could have rolled up years ago but stayed a foreman barely making 35. hr. because he rather stay in field n keep linemen safe. In his honor linepowermencom for men who want to be or are linemen. No one has EVER been hurt on his watch.

[MartinezThomas]

Check out the new music video by Thomas Martinez, lineman!!!!

[Paramedic18791]

nice song....

I'm also interested to do that job

[bucbas]

Love our job!! Keep truckin man, i give it up to any guy thats lasted 30 years in our industry.

[escobarwonTV]

dam man i so want to do this with my life! im about to take this course at east l.a college they say after that edison will hire you on the spot

[wehnlzy]

what's the title of the song........?great video,great tribut to us....i like it cause im a lineman too....

[kremballer9]

local 47 southern cali.

[jmms429]

My sons in school for this right now. : (.... scary

[ND58]

He'll be fine...just tell him to always watch his own back...don't rely on somebody else...check potential, gloves, grounds and sleeves...always

[jmms429]

@ND58 Thanks for the words. Unlike me... he knew what you meant.

[Camden200808]

good job, IBEW local 7 Central-Western Massachusetts

[jlineman2008]

looks like a bunch of bucket lineman where is the real line work tool up boys

[warner1959]

dude...i've been a lineman for 33 years...i climbed poles everyday the first 15 years .....i was "tooling up" before you were born...

[joeltheasshole]

@jlineman2008

They're utility boys... "bucket or fuck it".

[1pollo1rabbit]

@jlineman2008 So what you're saying is if have a choice between a bucket and climbing you'd rather climb?You must be young and dumb.I'll take the buket anyday.I don't want to risk losing my life to prove I'm a "man".

[mstrbatz]

@1pollo1rabbit i agree with you, i am a young lineman and i have already learned the lesson that if you can get it with a bucket fuck the hooks. but even after my fall i still work in my hooks when i need to

[1pollo1rabbit]

@mstrbatz More power to you bro.You guys have a dangerous job.Be careful and safe out there.

[siscotree]

@jlineman2008 Bucket babies is what we call them. Everyone knows the hard work is done by the tree workers to make it easy for the lineman. Are they goona clear the downed trees in the f@#$^^% weather. Hell no. And then you have to be thier groundman afterwards for half the pay...... Just poking fun at you guys. You do a hard job and its appreciated.

[dragonfruit102]

DON'T GET SHOCKED.....

[jdmjza70r]

Esb networks ireland

[banhxeo1216]

local IBEW 1289 jersey rock.. have fun ... work safe

[hellkatshockey]

Local 1393 Indiana... ITs tough being tough

[omairgeforce]

good occupation

[outfoxed2006]

Local 304 McLouth

[ryanuga47]

ibew 84 atlanta. Georgia Power. target zero!

[walker081]

local 1613... not a lineman but i try to take of my guys on night shift up in dispatch

[LIcensedContractor]

I grew up outside of Detroit in Warren. Local 17 members have a tough time with all the bad weather there. I've moved to California but have worked alongside many linemen on some of the nuclear plants in Washington during the 70's. You men have a tough job but I'm glad you're on the job keeping us supplied with power.

[0099f]

local 304 topeka. Work safe and still have fun!

[McDaedelus]

I've done a little bit of time out with the linesmen- Top guys, all very good at what they do. Cable joining gets pretty crazy when the voltage levels start getting up there- XLPE is nuts!

That said, not the work for me! I'm quite happy doing the servicing and repairs on their instruments!

[jurassicpark1255]

my dad is a foreman... ive been on jobs with him... even fires! (fires: he disconnects power from house so firemen can continue job) ive also been on a job with him when he was helping with new High voltage lines(cross country as i call them)

[obisox]

Public Utility Workers of America Local 116. It took me 2 years to get in, I love the job it is well worth it. Especially when you work a long strom and you have people thank you for getting the lights on. Makes you feel real good. Lineman for life. Be safe out there.

[BBalljack8]

IBEW Local 1461 Kansas City

Work Safe Fellas!

[DJGahann]

Highly dangerous job. Do linemen get paid good wages vs the risks they take?

[warner1959]

not bad...20 to 30 an hour in general....

[r1dan02]

@warner1959 no im a lineman for socal edison and wages are 45.00 per hour

[Britton001]

My dad is a linman for Detroit Edison, he makes just over 35 an hour. Where they make big bucks is the overtime. If you ever become a lineman, don't expect to have much if any life outside of work. A regular 40 hour a week job gives you about 2,000 hours of work a year, and my dad almost always puts in close to 4,000 hours. I think he said just under 3,700 hours last year. My dad has literally did nothing but work for 35 years except a few hunting trips.

[descending61]

fun.....

[ekiumy]

40 t0 46 south california

[pen489]

i was a linesman ,many years ago ,o to be young

[kielwestongreta]

cant tell ya how many times i've applied for lineman apprenticeship at our remc. very hard to squeeze in there! been in hvac for 10 yrs now

[warner1959]

timming is everything,pull doesn't hurt either.....i had 23 years experence and had a hard time getting in.....good luck....

[4rebeln8]

IBEW 1245. Be careful out there.

[Icarus94]

ibew local 440 stay safe guys

[ablk03gt]

IBEW local 50 - Fairfax Virginia

[cowboydude4]

IBEW Local 1245

[sparacino69]

local 97! be safe brothers

[gilli2740]

IBEW LOCAL 104

[CEBECO1]

Rural Electrification jobs is great. I am not a lineman but the program is worth dying for...

The workers in the program are the unsung heroes in the modern world..........

Kudos.......... CEBECO

[James1toknow]

That was great I miss the work. What can I say OSP is great. at&t, was with CWA 4008

[alwayspinkinside1]

I.B.E.W local 1249 union pride

[scrapy0003]

IBEW local 636 Ottawa ON

[murph8015]

glenn campbell- wichita lineman

[sparacino69]

local 97 buffalo new york.. anyone know the title and artist of this song?

[DixieLonestar20x]

local 738 longview, texas! very nice!

[raylu126]

IBEW Local 126

[mrmemo27]

lol.. nothing like good old fashion red neck noise

[mlm71landscape]

cool video!not a lineman myself but always had the most respect for these guys!

[unionproud2286]

local 2286 beaumont tx !!!

[metisgirl28]

these guys should try out there spurs

[buttaflysugababy]

my husband is a lineman, that song gets me everytime. local 47.

[buttaflysugababy]

my husband is a lineman that song gets me everytime. local 47.

[SouthernBrideDec07]

great video. My husband's a lineman, and I pray for ya'll everyday.

[Andis345]

IBEW local 104!!!!!!

[Aetherangel]

Hubby's a lineman...Godspeed guys.

[daizygrl]

I don't know how you guy's do it. My hubby is a lineman and it scares the crap outta me. But thanks for sharing! :)

[weigel64]

Never listend to that song before untill I became a Lineman. Really hits the spot.

[platypusernumber2]

nice!

[kdy1973]

cool video