The Lineman Life Podcast

The Lineman Life Podcast


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TTL 039 Every New Lineman Needs To Read This
March 31, 2020

Lineman Ethos Poster The Lineman Ethos Linemen are a different (rare) breed. At the center of our culture are the values of safety, service, professionalism and loyalty. I accept these values as my own. Linemen are physically strong,

3 Pieces of Advice Every Lineman Needs to Hear
December 15, 2019

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TLL 036 You Have To Prove It
August 23, 2019

This is a story about finding out if you have what it takes and the guts to make it in this trade, because not everyone has what it takes to make it as a lineman. When you first get started as an apprentice you hope have what it takes,

TLL 035 How To Ruin Your Lineman Career
August 09, 2019

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Be A Legendary Lineman…
July 30, 2019

Do you have a Lineman at your company that is considered a legend? We had a guy, he was a great Lineman and by far the best climber I ever saw.  He loved to antagonize the bosses.  He destroyed more equipment than any 5 Lineman.

The Laws of Linework
July 20, 2019

I call these the “Laws of Linework” 1. The worse the weather, the more you are required to be out in it. 2. The tough part about being a Foreman is that Lineman don’t know what they want, but they know for certain what they don’t want. 3.

No Greater Friend Will You Ever Find Than A Lineman
July 13, 2019

The strong bonds of Lineman friendships have no end. This strong bond is not always a 50 – 50 give and take. The Lineman bond is not about each Lineman giving the exact same amount to the friendship. The bond is having the comfort in knowing that if yo...

Being a Lineman, It’s Not All Unicorns & Rainbows
July 07, 2019

So You Want to Live The Lineman Life: It seems like being a Lineman has gone mainstream, anybodycan get into a Lineman school or program if they have the money. Before yousign up for Lineman training at a tech school or pursue going straight to workfor...

The Lineman Circle
June 29, 2019

Every Lineman’s Journey You start your journey to the Lineman promised land as an apprentice. As an apprentice, you must run the gauntlet. You have responsibilities, you have task to do. Everyone is watching you, the foreman,

TLL029 A Nickname You Will Never Forget
June 22, 2019

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 The story you are about to hear is true. The reason I am saying that is once you hear it your first reaction will be “no Way.” This is one of those “you can’t make this shit up stories.