Recent content by Wrench86

So with the IBEW as an apprentice, will I be tasked out to different contractors each day or with each job? Or will I be with one contractor for a period of time or possibly even my entire apprenticeship? Also mentioned was an "inside wireman" can work 600V and below. I believe on the IBEW...

Thanks for all the posts and info guys, I've been looking around some more and think I'm going to shoot for something in the electrical field. I've got an inside track for construction if I decided to go as a residential electrician. But working as a lineman is really appealing. I will...

Lineman would be my first choice in this career field, but if I cant find an opening or get my foot in the door there what would be the better choice between a commercial electrician working in a factory or an electrician wiring houses? Can a commercial electrician wire houses or vice versa?

Was wondering if anyone here has become an electrician through ibew and what the experience was like. I've heard some good things about them. Also curious about lineman work but cant really find any info on it here in Arkansas. Seems to be a hard job to get maybe?

Hey yall! I've been lurking in the forums here and have went from learning things to just getting plumb tickled at some of yalls stories. So I'm currently deployed to Afghanistan and will be ending my tour within a month. When I get home I'm looking to start a new career. I'm interested in...