Originally Posted by
mptree1
Thanks you all for the feedback! I look forward to starting my new career. I will be working on a hourly crew for a contractor. I have applied to Dominion Power, and I go next Thursday to take the CAST Test. I want to be a Lineman so I am willing to work for the contractor to get my foot in the door until I can get on with an IOU or Co-Op. Believe it or not the rate of pay for the non-union contractor I will go to work for is about a $1.50-$1.75 more than Dominions Union pay (Journeyman). The recruiter told me Dominion's Journeyman pay is $33.00/Hr, but you cant beat their holidays, sick time, pension and matching 401k. If you all have any pointers to help get on with an IOU, please let me know.
Thanks