Pros and Cons of Being a Lineman

What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a lineman? Here you'll find shortkeys of why you may decide to be a lineman.

Pros of being a lineman

Advantages are:

• Health insurance. As an apprentice or line agent, you'll receive health insurance benefits for you and your dependent family, including health, dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• National Plan for Electricity Annuities.
• National Fund for Electric Benefits.
• College credit.
• Veterans.
• Benefits included.

Cons of being a lineman

Some of the hazards for linemen are high voltage contact, working at heights, working in confined areas, harsh weather conditions, job safety, welding, cutting and burning.