MSLCAT Leadville Linemen Part 6 of 6 The Career

Sunday Showcase 🤩😁: Leadville Linemen Series Part 6 of 6
Only as a Lineman would your day job involve hanging glass insulators on a 230KV line and be surrounded by such beautiful landscapes.

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Glad we have fearless workers like you to keep the power flowing. So many do not realize what it takes to keep the power to their homes and businesses. Thanks.

[@Hollcall]

22 yrs. ago I did a job like this on 90 FT. Wooden poles. Switch yard just outside Thermal Plant. All spur work. I was 50 yrs. old. hahahahaha...! Next stop..........RETIREMENT.
1195 CM Wire. Lo . #1928

[@Speedwolf4170]

Outstanding job gentlemen !! RESPECT from IBEW L.U. #41

[@joeshulman675]

Phenomenal !!!!

[@sethdeardeuff3947]

That pilot is amazing! Those Linemen are amazing. I think I'd prefer getting to the top of those poles via helicopter rather than climb, though the ride has got to be cold.

[@TheKdizzle1971]

I worked on a helicopter crew back in 2015. Made a lot of money

[@navasmnavasmnavasmnavasm8823]

allahu bless you care and health for work I am Indian Lineman Navas

[@HarryHov]

Heros.....

[@wansmg]

pemandanganya bagus

[@robertodebeers2551]

I have a friend who is in an apprenticeship program like this one. Huge balls. Question: Why do insulators need to be replaced? I mean, there are no moving parts . . .

[@mrwashur1991]

Overtime they fail. If they fail then the electricity can energize the structure and will cause a dead short. 1 it’s dangerous and 2 the power stops working.

[@robertodebeers2551]

Makes sense. Thanks. @@mrwashur1991

[@sulla1537]

Other than falls, what are the dangers to this work considering the cables aren’t energized?

[@johnm5714]

3-4 guys on a half of a Fiberglas ladder is a deal breaker for me. That thing is bowing like all hell-nope-they need a better apparatus for that.

[@mrwashur1991]

I’d imagine it is beyond rated for the load and is tested/inspected everyday before use. They’re also tied off. Is it sketchy yes but the second you start second guessing shit is when you start shaking and messing things up. A big factor is to trust your equipment. Otherwise you’re in the wrong industry..

[@alkennedy1124]

Well the beefier set up is going to over load the super structures , and them they are going to fail with a strong wind or earthquake,lol nice thanks BigAl California