about that temp meter reading job
If I were you, I'd pass, but that's just me. I work for worst energy and when they say "temp meter reader" that's what they mean. We have temp meter readers in my shop and they've been temp meter readers for going on 7 years, maybe more. One guy wanted to get into line work. Forget it. Worst energy has a psi program and that's the only way in for the most part. They have hired contractors when they really, really need linemen. Worst energy is coming out with smart meters and the rest is history. You'll probably have to supply your own vehicle and insurance according to what worst energy dictates. Bennies....forget it. I really don't want to be the messenger of bad news, but the union folks in allegheny energy will soon experience the wrath of worst energy. Really, think long and hard before you give up your job for this one. Check into PPL or other utility companies. Go to a line school or substation school. The old days are gone.
He keeps hearing that first is saying allegheny is under staffed and going to be doin
Seems like everyone is understaffed. Goes back to deregulation. I would try to get in a line school, if that is what you are interested in. If you stay healthy, that will probably news close to guaranteed life time employment as you can get.