Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An electric utility lineman in a truck bucket is using a bolt cutter to cut a jumper wire connection on a high voltage power line.

Approximately 10,700 new power line repairers are expected to be in demand from 2023 to 2033 due to industry growth and retirements. Many retiring lineworkers choose early retirement or transition ...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was rescued by three Appalachian Power (AEP) lineman after driving through floodwaters in Thaxton, VA according to Appalachian Power. While restoring power to ...

SIX. WHEN POWER OUTAGES FLICKER, FRUSTRATION IN YOUR HOME, IT’S THE HARD HATS AND YELLOW VESTS THAT FALL TO THE FRONT LINES. POWER LINE WORKERS LEAVE BEHIND LOVED ONES AND LIVELIHOODS TO GET THOSE ...

DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — Duncan Power team member Bradley Guajardo recently achieved his Journeyman Lineman certification through the Merchant Job Training and Safety Job Training & Safety Program.

Born in Iowa City, Iowa, and raised in North English, Iowa, and has six siblings. Enjoys staying at home and relaxing, going to the gym and playing golf. Works on a lot of jobs involving pole ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A frazzled feline is safe and sound, back on solid ground two days atop a high-voltage power pole on Fremont Avenue. Concerned Idaho Falls residents spotted the cat last ...