Pole Setting: Utility Line Technician 

retired lineman, since 96, started in 54. no bucket trucks, no augers, all hand dug, tripod boom bolted together and fastened to back of truck with pins. winch mounted in bed of truck. After pole was set the oldest man on crew shoveled, usually the driver/operator, because he was old and slow. 3 men tamping, not the way these filled the hole. You can bet that cabbage headed foreman made sure most of the dirt was tamped back into hole. I had 42 years of the best job there is, working with the best men on this good earth.Loved every minute of it, well most of it.

Inside wireman JW for 37 years. Done a small amount, mostly temporary services (line work). Set some poles for lighting and some services. It’s nice to see professional linemen do their work.

I dont know what I learned, but the guy teaching did a fantastic job.

My wife and I was driving to Kansas from Oklahoma and as the trip continued we noticed at least a mile of slanted utility poles. I commented how dangerous it looked and we also noticed new poles on the ground next to the slanted poles. I told her that I wondered how these poles were gonna be installed. This is why I'm watching this video. VERY INFORMATIVE!!

Thanks for posting, and also for showing the whole thing. I want to install a pole in the ground, not for electrical purposes. I simply didn't know how, and being a woman, it is hard for me to get men to explain how they do it without rolling their eyes at me. Thanks for the rule of thumb, very useful. I have since learned that dirt and/or crushed gravel is better than cement, which holds moisture around the wood. I appreciate this very much.

Remember when a gas drill was the “cordless” option? Lol.. we’ve come a long way in tools in the last few years.

35+ years in the trade challenging but satisfying to teach the next generation how its done . funny you can tell them how it used to be and they look at you in disbelife.

Routine linework. 5000 volts in your hands, 50ft in the air, no mistakes, no excuses. Just another day at the office. And they call others hero's.

I've set 30ft telephone poles by hand with 4 Mexican while building deer stands in S.C. --- Whish I'd had this equipment!! Great video!!

i don't work in this field.. video very interesting, great commentary.

Cool video. I just wanted an example of why putting fence posts in concrete is not just unnecessary but probably a bad idea. If a pole doesn't need it my fence doesn't, it just needs to be deep enough.

Excellent video

That was cool, neat to learn other trades

WwoooowW. This is amazing

so if the preform on the guy doesnt hold once the chain hoist is removed can the rake tension cause the guy wire to whip back? i always thought there was some more mechanical assistance with the process other than drilling the anchor hole

my favorite part is the gas powered drill what brand is it from?

I remember watching this as a 6 year old

Why is concrete not used in the hole when installing utility poles, but commonly used with smaller post?

That’s for posting this answered my question

video and commentary were good, would be better to include making the hole for the pole and installing the guy anchor then installing the transmission lines.

Looks fun. What's the requirements to apply? I'm in wa state & no clue where to start🤷

Is a power line pole put on the line of your property

Yes good work but i need know the construction of a 400v distribution line ie its spacing of poles standard

maybe im overthinking it, but im wondering if theres a way of using a level or other device to make sure its perfectly vertical. i know its complicated by the fact that the pole is tapered. do you make a box around the pole? drop plumb lines from a measured distance from all sides? or do you just eyeball it? im thinking of using utility poles to build a second floor on stilts over an existing structure.

Are these ever drove into the ground or just via hole digging?

learned how to make utility poles

Good video

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life John 3:16

awesome explanation and video. could have done better job on tamping :) very relaxing to watch :)

Anyone know a good video that shows how to set a pole by steps. Like when to stinger out and boom up. I wanna be able to set a pole with ease through a junction pole

Legendary. Reminds me of Fred Dibnah: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NKPApAsJbj4.html. I'm really happy to see someone out there teaching young people new things. I'm in the construction industry and I've always wondered about telephone poles. They are truly a masterpiece if they can exist everywhere on the planet.

Help! I'm a court reporting and I had to take a meter electrician or whatever in a deposition. I have typed what I think I am hearing him say and have marked the words I have no clue if they are right or not. If you know the words he may be saying, please let me know. Thank you. Here it is: "The pole was approximately the size of a five gallon bucket. You can imagine turning your feet probably at a forty-five degree angle to be able to * stope your * gaff in while pulling yourself with your arms and hands." Any help would be greatly appreciated.

When installing in the swamp how do you reinforce the poles?

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Is this a program that costs money or is it people who want to learn can come learn/assist workers on the job? I want to learn this and bc a lineman that travels. I'm going to start as a "Helper" this summer but don't want to look like a jdiot bc I don't know sh!t about Fuk... How does someone that doesn't have money supposed to learn ? Is there a place that trains or pays to train?

How do would I be involve in your company line of work please??

good video thanks! my question is what is the ballpark figure for how much does this cost to put in by my home? I know it cost different for different areas but that's why I asked for a ballpark figure only

Alot hot stick or rubber glove higher voltages and they all climb or use equipment to go alot higher. Some put on faraday suits and clip into voltages from Helicopters that are several hundred thousands volts. Just so your home is warm and your entertainment is working. Rain, fire, winds, ice, snow, disasters we are there for you. When your child is in the hospital, (god forbid) look around . Everything is electric. These men leave their warm homes and family to do one of the most dangerous jobs. Hazzards at every turn. So when their in traffic in a city or climbing a hill in a rural area to work. Realize their dedication. Don 't complain when one of them takes a little longer break to cool off or stops for a hot meal after working 8 hours knowing he may have another 10 to go. If you want to complain about us. Try walking in our shoes if you can fill them.

Not enough ramming. Should be 3 rams to one shovel.

😊 if u diamond the washers ice wont hang so much on it ..good times.👍

I need to replace my 25 foot power pole. It's old and leaning, I had an electrician tell me it would cost 10 grand to replace it. Who can afford that, for a piece of wood ? Lol...

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I enjoyed this.... but it makes little sense to still be hanging power lines from tree trunks in the 21st century.....

No fuckn concrete !!?