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How often are electrical linemen required to work away from home?
How often are electrical linemen required to work away from home?
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Guillermo’s Answer
Hello Kent,
I am not a lineman, but I do know several individuals in that line of work. This really depends on the company, there are positions where the linemen have set local work and travel only on a voluntary basis, and there positions that are set up specifcally to travel - but this is mentioned up front.
I suggest you look at the company, and the job posting details that you are applying for. If you want to make certain, ask about travel requirements during the interview or introduction process.
There are related positions that do have more travel potential such as communication towers workers if that is your interest. Just keep in mind that a higher salary can often be due to the higher risk involved.
I hope this helps.
I am not a lineman, but I do know several individuals in that line of work. This really depends on the company, there are positions where the linemen have set local work and travel only on a voluntary basis, and there positions that are set up specifcally to travel - but this is mentioned up front.
I suggest you look at the company, and the job posting details that you are applying for. If you want to make certain, ask about travel requirements during the interview or introduction process.
There are related positions that do have more travel potential such as communication towers workers if that is your interest. Just keep in mind that a higher salary can often be due to the higher risk involved.
I hope this helps.
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Kim’s Answer
Kent,
Lineman is a highly valued position when disaster strikes. It is very common for companies to send some of their employees to the disaster areas. I don't know if those individuals are all volunteers or if it's required. I do know that communities tend to take really good care of them, as a way of showing their appreciation. I have heard of them even doing the laundry for the linemen! The recent Hill Country Flood is a good example, where Ft Worth Linemen may have responded. But, it's not just within the state. Sometimes they drive miles to Hurricane ravaged areas.
Even if all of the out of town work is completely voluntary, it's important to understand that in the world of work, there are certain unofficial expectations. And, it could be that by not taking any voluntary out of town work, you remove yourself from consideration for promotion. Possibly. It's not something they will tell you, but, they may "hold it against you," even though you did nothing wrong! Is this fair? I don't think so. But, it happens.
Because Lineman might be a unionized position, there could be job security protections in place to deal with those situations. I really don't know. I just want you to be aware that what people say and what people do aren't always the same, so it's important to find employees who will tell you truthfully what it's really like.
Thank you for wanting to be a lineman - we need dedicated young people willing to learn this skill!
Kim
Lineman is a highly valued position when disaster strikes. It is very common for companies to send some of their employees to the disaster areas. I don't know if those individuals are all volunteers or if it's required. I do know that communities tend to take really good care of them, as a way of showing their appreciation. I have heard of them even doing the laundry for the linemen! The recent Hill Country Flood is a good example, where Ft Worth Linemen may have responded. But, it's not just within the state. Sometimes they drive miles to Hurricane ravaged areas.
Even if all of the out of town work is completely voluntary, it's important to understand that in the world of work, there are certain unofficial expectations. And, it could be that by not taking any voluntary out of town work, you remove yourself from consideration for promotion. Possibly. It's not something they will tell you, but, they may "hold it against you," even though you did nothing wrong! Is this fair? I don't think so. But, it happens.
Because Lineman might be a unionized position, there could be job security protections in place to deal with those situations. I really don't know. I just want you to be aware that what people say and what people do aren't always the same, so it's important to find employees who will tell you truthfully what it's really like.
Thank you for wanting to be a lineman - we need dedicated young people willing to learn this skill!
Kim