Does anyone know about being a lineman for PG&E?
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The utilities are great places to work.  When I worked for Conectiv as an engineer, I thoroughly enjoyed it.  My salary was great and my benefits were better.\n\nThe linemen are a part of Transmission and Distribution, which is still regulated, unlike Generation.  Your job will be stable.\n\nAs far as the working conditions, you will be in cherry pickers playing with electric lines in rain.  This is why a lineman's pay is so high.
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Well here in N.Y the electrician union guys at the bottom make $ 34. per hour,and it goes up with experience.it depends on where you live.
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This seems to be a sector with a lot of potential.\n\nThere is a pamphlet on the BLS website that goes into detail about the available jobs in the field.
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My company is always looking for electrical engineers.\n\nhttp://www.asrcenergy.com/jobs.html
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I belive in the past Smaller Home Grown Bussiness decide to sponsoship local teams.  This will give them a name in the community.  Look for local electricians/plumberes jobs like that.
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check this page out, it is from the department of labor. it tells a lot of information about this state and that profession. you could also find out stuff about other states and professions if you would like...hope this helps\nhttp://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes311012.htm
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I dont know for sure yet but I am looking for a job in this feild as well. I would try searching on the internet.
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I played D-Line in College.  The most important thing is to stay low and get your hands inside the numbers of the O-lineman.  This will create leverage.  You can then discard the lineman and purse the play.  ALWAYS pursue the play and take a good angle.  You might not make the tackle but the extra effort could result in a fumble recovery.
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Try here:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overhead_lines\n\nHope this helps
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Great question.  Define dead.  As a power engineer, you will not be on the front pages of newspapers, blogs, or even fathomable by non-engineers as to exactly what you do.  You will spend some of your time and early part of your career messing with dielectric material, blowing dust off coils, and checking and testing busbar connections.\n\nAs you mature, you'll recognize where you can fit in.  The power industry is very wide and encompasses many technologies from power generation, transmission, distribution, metering, and advanced telemetry (grid management covering tens of thousands of miles and thousands of megawatts).  As well, there is tremendous academic work ongoing in research into grid stability, network theory, high-voltage electronics - that's the cutting edge of power engineering.  On the other side, though maintenance and standards-setting is not glamourous, it's an important aspect that touches upon all the above areas.\n\nI would seek out an IEEE-Power member or any professional engineer, not necessarily someone with a PE license, and ask this same question - find out what facets you like and dislike.
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The Oregon Department of Transporation is always looking for flaggers. I believe you would find their job requirements and where to apply at their website (http://www.odotjobs.com/). It looks like they even have a way to notify you when a position comes open. I have a friend that recently started with ODOT in southern Oregon and I believe he needed to be certified (a simple process) before being hired. Again, the job listing should tell you the requirements.
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A lineman is someone who goes out an repairs either power lines or telephone lines.\n\nA lineman many times works alone driving to the sites that require his presence.  He has a lot of time alone with his thoughts as he's driving along.  \n\nI can imagine Glen Campbell going along a lonesome stretch of highway on his way to check a line thinking about the woman he loves and deciding he wants to propose to her.
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Congratulations!  Utilities are great places to work.  You didn't tell us what your job will be, but I can tell you from experience to go in with an open mind.  They will teach you what you need to know, and you can grow from there.\n\nYou will love your job.
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For electrical, plumbing, HVAC, gas fitting, liquefied petroleum gas fitting and natural gas fitting the qualified individual of the company also has to get a tradesman license. At the end of this section you'll find information on how to get this license. \n\nContractor's license fees: It will cost $60 to take the Class A exam. The Class B exam costs $40. A Class A license costs $230 and a Class B license is $205, both nonrefundable. A Class C certificate costs $150 nonrefundable. All are good for two years. \n\nIf you have a valid license in another state the Board may grant you a Virginia license by reciprocity. Requirements for this vary so you'll need to check with the Board. \n\nDepartment of Professional and Occupational Regulation\nBoard for Contractors\n3600 West Broad Street\nP. O. Box 11066\nRichmond, VA 23230-1066\n(804) 367-2945\nFax: (804) 367-2474 \nhttp://www.state.va.us/dpor/ \n\nThe Tradesman Licensing Section of the Board for Contractors issues journeyman and master licenses for the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, gas fitting, natural gas fitting and liquid petroleum gas fitting trades. You must pass an exam to get any of these licenses. To qualify for a journeyman exam, you must have one of the following: \n\nFour years of practical trade experience and 240 hours of vocational training. You can substitute each year of experience (after the four years) for 80 hours of training, up to 200 hours. \n\nAn associate degree from a Department-approved program and two years of practical experience.\n \nAn bachelor's degree from a Department-approved program and one year of practical experience.\n \nTen years of documented Department-approved practical experience.\n \nTo qualify for a master exam you must have one of the following: \n\nOne year of experience as a licensed journeyman \nten years of documented Department-approved practical experience.\n \nExams are given by: \n\n PSI Examination Services\n3210 E. Tropicana\nLas Vegas, NV 89121\n(800) 733-9267\nFax: (702) 932-2666\nhttp://www.psiexams.com    \n\nContractor's license fees: It will cost $80 to take the exam. The initial tradesman license will cost $75. To add a trade designation to your current state-issued Virginia tradesman license.\n\nVirginia has a reciprocity agreement for electricians and plumbers licensed in North Carolina.
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I'm sure this is not the case. I know it isn't in my county (Coos). To be an electrician here requires a 5 year apprentiship and classes at night. Then you have to take the exam and pass to be a journeyman. For journeymen coming in from out of state there are some variences, but you still have to now Oregon's electrical code.\n\nThe good part about Oregon's program however is that you can be working as an apprentice starting at 1/2 journeyman's wages while you are in school. Not too many other careers pay you to do your schooling!
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Yes, that's a good start.  My buddy is a firefighter here in Colorado.  He volunteered for about 2 years before he got hired on.  Another good thing to look into, alot of community colleges offer "Fire Sciences" coursework.  You can get an AS, or sometimes all the way up to a Masters (of course that level isn't tought at community college) if you want to maybe be a fire inspector, or chief someday.  Good luck!!
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Well, every place sucks to work at pretty much... I work for General Electric. They pay very well, have great benefits, lots of vacation, paid sick days, paid personal business days, pension, etc. Plus, they have their fingers in EVERYTHING... many positions for all sorts of careers and skill levels. They have their own jobseekers site listed in the sources.