I'm decided that I want to go into this field. I've been calling around different unions and getting information about the various positions (Inside wireman, groundsman, Lineman,ect...). I want to get into an apprenticeship soon but I'm a little confused about the actual duties and earning capabilities of the different positions. Can anybody shed some light please???
Eric-H.S.
In my opinion inside wireman is the best way to go. I work out of ibew 357 in vegas. There is a lot of work here and it is not uncommon to make well over 100,000 a year. If you need anymore info shoot me a pm and I will be happy to answer them :rollside:
My husband is a union journeyman for Local 441. As an apprentice you will dig ditches and clean up trash on the jobsite. Thats what my husband makes his apprentices do.
j/k
I am sure he will post in this thread to enlighten you as to the glorious world being an electrician. :boxed:
[QUOTE=Mrs. Bordsmnj]My husband is a union journeyman for Local 441. As an apprentice you will dig ditches and clean up trash on the jobsite. Thats what my husband makes his apprentices do.
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That's called building character!!! I certainly paid my dues during my union apprenticeship.
My pops is an electrician "not in a union" and makes 90k a year. I'm his assistant and all in all it really isn't a hard trade to learn or do. From what i hear linemen make very good money, but one mistake and you could be toast. I think i'll stick to 120, 277 and sometimes 480 though.
Thank You everybody for your responses. I'm no stranger and I don't mind hard work. I'm used to being at the bottom so thats not an issue either. Just a few more questions. What is the retirement like? Once you're a Journeyman is it hard to find work?
My pops is an electrician "not in a union" and makes 90k a year. I'm his assistant and all in all it really isn't a hard trade to learn or do. From what i hear linemen make very good money, but one mistake and you could be toast. I think i'll stick to 120, 277 and sometimes 480 though.
Well if you have 277 there is always 480. Be carefull.
"220. 221. Whatever it takes"
If you need me I'll be at the gym.
Sorry to jack the thread but.......
I got a hot tub from a freind a couple weeks ago. I need to wire from my breaker box to the tub. It takes 220. I think there is enough room in the current box for a 220. Any electicians near my house in Claremont that can do this????
Thanks in advance.
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