National Lineman Appreciation Day
On April 18th, National Lineman Appreciation Day honors both the men and women who work around the clock to keep the system running. You almost have a lineman to thank if the power is on where you are reading this article.
These men and women design and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our country running, from the power plant, the grid, and right up to the meters in our homes.
The electricity must be transported regardless of the source, by using transformers and other machinery. Both the lineman and the customer are of the utmost importance due to the harsh conditions that power poses, safety is of utmost importance.
If mother nature destroys what our linemen have built up, they are on call to bring it back up as quickly as possible. These men and women work tirelessly to restore operating conditions to working order and quickly return service to the remaining areas.
Even if there is no emergency, they continue to work under challenging conditions on a daily basis. Whether they are trenches, near water, or on high towers, the risks are high.
#nationallinemanappreciationday is a national lineman who appreciates the day's appreciation
- Give linemen a shout out on social media to them wherever you go
- You can commemorate the day by thanking your local linemen
- Share your experiences as a lineman
- Attend a career fair to learn about the work linemen do.
- On Social Media, use #NationalLinemanAppreciationDay and #thankalinemancom
History has shown that the national lineman appreciation day is the largest in the country
Linemen from around the country were recognized by Senate Resolution 95 on April 10, 2013, which was named on April 18th as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Lineman FAQ
Q. What does it take to become a lineman?
A. Many people who want to be a lineman first enroll in an apprenticeship program. After being accepted, the trainee will complete approximately 7,000 hours of hands-on training and coursework.
Q. What is a journeyman lineman?
A. A journeyman lineman has completed apprenticeship training and obtained the licensure needed..
