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 ...

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - When winter storms roll across the prairie, power outages can happen fast. But behind every light that turns back on, there’s a team working through snow and wind and extreme ...

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 ...

THAXTON, Va. - Three power linemen became heroes over the weekend when they rescued a motorist from a raging flood in central Virginia. Even as recovery efforts continued following last week's winter ...

The $11B SunZia project's 550-mile transmission line is now fully online, delivering enough New Mexico wind power to serve 1 ...

National Lineman Appreciation Day, observed annually on April 18, honors the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to our homes and businesses.