Re: Working the pole
[Re: Tommie]
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05/19/22 08:33 PM
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Yukon John
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I had to look before this got taken down! Lol, I hope he's careful, that stuff is no joke!
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Re: Working the pole
[Re: Tommie]
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05/19/22 08:57 PM
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Lugnut
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I have a friend who is a lineman. It can be a demanding job. But, depending on the company you work for, it can pay very well, have good perks and opportunities for advancement.
I wish your son the best. I know I don't do well in heat and high humidity.
Eh...wot?
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Re: Working the pole
[Re: Tommie]
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05/19/22 09:54 PM
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bucksnbears
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Dang, was hoping for a "better pic" But I digress. That's purdy cool.
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: Working the pole
[Re: Tommie]
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05/19/22 10:04 PM
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KsTrapper88
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It’s been a living for me since line school in 2010. Supports my hunting, fishing, trapping habits pretty well. Best of luck to him and good choice, it’s an excellent career! This picture is from doing our annual pole top rescue training every fall.
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Re: Working the pole
[Re: Tommie]
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05/19/22 10:08 PM
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I haven't seen a guy climb a pole in years. They just ride up in a bucket around here.
Poor people have poor ways.
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Re: Working the pole
[Re: TurkeyWrangler]
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05/19/22 10:20 PM
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KsTrapper88
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I haven't seen a guy climb a pole in years. They just ride up in a bucket around here. In the buckets because, we do 95% of the work energized, wearing thick rubber sleeves and gloves over a heavy F.R. long sleeved shirt, when it’s 100+ degrees in the summer, I’d prefer to climb more and do this less. Honestly we HAVE to climb once a year to be pole top rescue certified, but the rest of the time depends on the job location. Some blind alleys or poles a truck can’t get too, but usually New builds are where we get to climb since it’s not energized until the very last of the job. Those are the fun jobs in a t shirt and leather gloves climbing poles and working wire.
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Re: Working the pole
[Re: Tom Fisher]
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05/20/22 08:39 AM
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I climbed poles for 30 some years, did a lot of "stick" work as we had a lot of off road high voltage you couldn't "glove" from a pole. It is a great way to earn a living, allowed me to "retire" at 55. We didn't have a "school" back when I started in 70, I started on a 6 man crew. Your son has a head start from where things used to be---he'll do well! I thought you old timers just barehanded 2400 off the pole? Keep your gaff off of the pole ground haha
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Re: Working the pole
[Re: Yukon John]
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05/20/22 08:48 AM
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Providence Farm
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I had to look before this got taken down! Lol, I hope he's careful, that stuff is no joke! 2x I was thinking a different pole. The helicopter guys make over $100 per hr. Good choice.
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