Forum: Apprentice & Wanna be's

So I gotta written test coming up, can anyone give some input on whats on the test or what should I study up on, thanks in advance!

I have about a year left in the Navy and I have been bouncing around on here to decide what route I want to take to become a Lineman and I would like to attend a line school then apply everywhere. What I'm wondering is, what is the best line school? Best training, better chances of getting hired,...

Ok its been a while since I last posted....but I have an interview for local 70.....for sub tech....id like to know whattthe work picture is like for sub techs nationally? Seems like alot of outside line books don't dispatch much for this class....and it seems utilities and coops have more...

Goin to livermore this sat... only thing im stressin about it the memory thing.... exactly hows it go? take hat from table 1 to 3, take bat from table 1 to 2, and take glove from 1 to table 4....but throw a twist after they tell you that.. like start with the bat, then hat and finally do the glove...

Hey guys! After 3 test and interview for neat local 1049 I got the call . Just had my dot physical and passed. I start bootcamp may 18th. For all of the older guys on here trying to get in and think age is an issue. I'm 39 , will be 40 in June . My cousin also got called he's 42. Stay positive it...

Hello, I'm new to site. I took the CAST test for AEP on Tuesday. Got my results back yesterday and I passed! My question is, the job is a d class lineman trainee. I have class a cdl, certified heavy equipment operator with 4 years exp. last 2 years I worked as mechanic for Joy Mining...

Just graduated SLTC and got a job in Texas as an apprentice. Haven't found much from searching the forums but I'm curious as to what everyone's opinions are to campers/trailers. Worth it? Was thinking about buying a camper for my truck and living in that during the work week and take the 4-6 hour...

So, I got into linework a little over two years ago and fell in love. The company I started my apprenticeship with has a serious lack of linemen and a lot of openings in other parts of the company. For me, those are not options. I want an apprenticeship that includes everything...... I want to...

Anybody know anything about working for Oncor in Texas? Any info would be appreciated.

Just lookin for some one who has been through irby's apprentiship. Or someone who can give me insite. I know its DOL reconized but how does it compare to a large utility apprentiship...

Hey guys I'm an apprentice for a small muni well lately I have been working with our Union contractors and I have enjoyed it. Its not a bid job just time and material but they have really been show in me a lot more than I have been taught here my last year and a half. I worked for a non union...

Hey guys new to the forum... I have my outside lineman interview may 17 at local 400, wall NJ. Curious if anyone has any advice, what to wear, how to answer questions... What qualifications they will be looking for. Should I bring a résumé? I currently do construction and am well versed with...

First, thank you in advance for taking my questions. I've recently been given a job offer with Cianbro in Maine which I'm very thankful for but have some concerns/questions about the apprenticeship they offer. Unfortunately, they are not US Dept of Labor approved, but it is certified through...