Tag: electric utilities
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What it Takes to be an Electrical Lineman
There’s no doubt about it: lineworkers have one of the most important jobs in our country. They keep our lights on, quite literally. Lineworkers are responsible for setting up, maintaining, and repairing the power lines that bring electricity from the powerplant to our homes, businesses, and communities. After a major storm, natural disaster, or other…
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What is an Outside Lineman and Why Should We Thank Them Every Day?
April 18 was National Lineman Appreciation Day and this post is meant to shower our nation’s lineworkers with a whole lot of love. So just what is a line worker, anyway? Outside Line Workers ensure that electrical power gets from power plants to our homes, offices, schools, hospitals, factories, and all other types of buildings…
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What Does an Electrical Worker Do?
A world without electricity is hard to imagine. Electricity keeps our world running and moving forward, providing essential infrastructure to power our homes, businesses, schools and factories. We’d have none of this without the meaningful work done by electrical workers!
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New Construction Stats in 2017 to Increase 5% to $713 Billion According to Dodge Data & Analytics
With the construction industry projected to grow by 5% in 2017, there’s never been a better time to find a career in the building trades. As construction projects increase, so does the demand for highly educated, well-trained workers. If you’re looking for a career that offers long-term employment opportunities, a stable living wage, medical benefits…