http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/journeyman-lineman.html Indeed.com - one search. all jobs. en-us Copyright (c) Wed Jun 19 14:21:19 CDT 2013 Indeed, Inc All rights reserved. Wed Jun 19 14:21:19 CDT 2013 http://www.indeed.com/images/indeed_rss.png http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/journeyman-lineman.html http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/journeyman-lineman/Show-me-money/t3057/p1 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/journeyman-lineman/Show-me-money/t3057/p1 2013-05-29 20:07:48.0 [QUOTE who="amanda in Chicago, Illinois"]Yeah there is money to be made. But what people aren't saying is how dangerous linework is. Its the 3rd most dangerous job! People die or get mutilated every year. Many lineman also spend half the year laid off. And the taxes you have to pay are pretty steep! You need to know the pros and cons before entering this trade. Traveling also gets expensive. Transportation, hotel , food . And with all this in mind, the apprenticeship to is difficult. You work by being on a list, and they send u to jobs. U don't choose. Its not as easy as everyone thinks. They hear $40 an hour and jump the gun. That money also has to last when ur laid off.[/QUOTE] People die when people are stupid, is electricity dangerous " yes" but any good electrical utility or contractor will provide you with the proper training and protective equipment and work methods to do the job safely, I've been doing this job or 8 years now, I possess a red seal interprovincial ticket and right now I am qualified to work anywhere in North America, the job is very rewarding but physically demanding. I truly would recommend this profession but in saying this be sure to follow the work methods provided and don't ever be scared to ask questions, the only stupid question is the one not asked. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/journeyman-lineman/Show-me-money/t3057/p1 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/journeyman-lineman/Show-me-money/t3057/p1 2013-05-29 19:54:20.0 Just to let u know, I'm not sure of any company pays there lineman 10$ an hour, I'm 8 years in the trade and I average anywhere between 120k-130k annually at my utility in eastern Canada, travel west and the hourly wage goes from 36 an hr to 50+ an hour, there trade is very rewarding and demanding, before u take the leap be sure u can handle heights, extreme weather conditions and long hours with lots of overtime. Any person making 10$ an hour they are not lineman, we are highly skilled and very proud.