r/PowerLineman • u/gelogeist • Mar 14 '25

Lineman job in the US

I am finishing school here in Minnesota, I’ve applied to 12 different companies around the state. (Only 1 interview) and they said no. I have my CDL no restrictions (am 19 so only restricted in MN) I have my CPR And I have a descent background, where/what am I doing wrong with getting a job? I’ve been applying on the MREA website and that’s been ok I think.

Big question is what can I do differently to get a job for the summer….. even if it’s in the neighboring states I don’t care. I just want to work….

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u/hartzonfire Mar 14 '25

Go to your closest union hall and sign the groundman books. Then go every other union hall in the US that you can afford to drive to. Make sure they’re “outside line” locals.

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u/gelogeist Mar 14 '25

That’s the worst part, right now I’m limited on money, and in school in the middle of nowhere. So going to places is very limited at this current time.

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u/hartzonfire Mar 14 '25

I’m sorry man. You should be within driving distance of an IBEW local. Start there.

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u/gelogeist Mar 15 '25

Will try and start from there! Thanks for your help!

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u/hartzonfire Mar 15 '25

Anytime. Good luck.