NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY

NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY

National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going.  If the power is on where you are reading this article, you likely have a lineman to thank.

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From the power plant, the grid crisscrossing the country both above and underground, and right up to the meters on our homes, these men and women called lineman build and maintain the system that keeps our nation running.

When mother nature destroys what our linemen have built up, they are on call to build it back up again as quickly as possible. These men and women work tirelessly to get emergency systems back in working order and urgently return service to remaining areas.

Even when there is no crisis, linemen work under dangerous conditions on a daily basis. Whether they are working in trenches, near water, or on high towers, the risks are extreme. Regardless of the source, the electricity has to be transported by employing transformers and other equipment. Due to the dangerous conditions power poses, safety is of utmost importance for both the lineman and the consumer.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY

• Give a shout out on social media to linemen everywhere.

• You can celebrate the day by thanking your local linemen.

• Share your experiences as a lineman.

• Attend a job fair and learn about the work linemen do.

• Use #NationalLinemanAppreciationDay and #thankalineman on Social Media.

NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY HISTORY

On April 10, 2013, U.S. Senate Resolution 95 recognized linemen across the country by setting April 18th as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Lineman FAQ

Q. What does it take to become a lineman?
A. Those interested in training to be a lineman first apply to an apprenticeship program. Once accepted, the trainee will complete approximately 7,000 of hands-on training and coursework.

Q. What is a journeyman lineman?
A. A journeyman lineman has completed training through an apprenticeship program and obtained the licensing required.