New guy thinking about becoming a lineman! please help!

[malael]

hey guys hows it going! lately ive been thinking about becoming a lineman ive seen videos of the job. read some testimonies on what its like being a lineman as well as talked to a few guys from were i live about it. it seems like a good job even though it takes some balls to do it! anyways i have my cdl class a been driving truck for awhile and im pretty interested in lineman work im 21 and i was wondering if you guys know of accredited lineman schools i check into or if you guys could help me in any way possible thanks all advice is appreciated

[hobbyknocker]

http://www.lineman.edu/

[Bull Dog]

You need to get into an IBEW apprenticeship. I don't know where you are at but go on line and look up your IBEW local and go talk to them. Don't let anyone tell you to go nonunion. You would regret it if you do. Take my word from someone that knows. Its not always necessary to go to school. The IBEW indentured apprenticeship will give you all the training you will need. Some go the full time school route if it works for you fine. It will cost lots of dollars though. In the end be union that is the main thing. Good luck.

[mx-5]

if i read that right,ten thousand dollars and 4 MONTHS and you are a journey man lineman @ northwest lineman college.....WOW THATS SCARRY..:eek:

[49pan]

Listen To Bulldog

[scratchpad]

if i read that right,ten thousand dollars and 4 MONTHS and you are a journey man lineman @ northwest lineman college.....WOW THATS SCARRY..:eek:

its basically a pre-apprenticeship class. in california its almost a pre-requisite to even get the foot in the door with jatc or utilities nowadays. to be hired on as a groundman A with sce its required. to apply with ladwp as an apprentice its required. harder to get in cal/nev jatc without it too.

[hobbyknocker]

if i read that right,ten thousand dollars and 4 MONTHS and you are a journey man lineman @ northwest lineman college.....WOW THATS SCARRY..
I don't recall stating any of that. All I did was answer the mans question. He asked about any accredited line schools. Thanks for your input though. It means alot from someone that can't spell scary.

[lineman1010]

you dont need to go to line school unless where ever u apply to requires it. where are your from??? then some one can help you out more. its a waste of money like bull dog said get into an ibew apprenticeship. you will get all the schooling u need from themand it will save you alot of money.

[mx-5]

if you go to their web site that's exactly what it says...:p

[hobbyknocker]

I sent you a PM regarding this.