Website Links and Resources!
These sites are industry resources and may not be involved with the Mountain States Linemans Rodeo

Utility Jobs Online - www.UtilityJobsOnline.com - Search the Utility Industry for a Job Online. Developed for utility industry career seekers to find job listings in energy, power, telecom, cable tv, gas, oil, water, construction and engineering.

Lineman - www.Line-Man.com - Jobs, Tools and Boots - it's all here at LineMan. A web community with forum boards, pictures, lineman rodeo info, merchandise and contests.

Utility Innovations - www.UtilityInnovations.com - A leading resource of "Utility Industry" tools, boots, equipment, training materials, jobs and printed resources for the utility worker.

Lineman College - SLTC - www.lineworker.com - Southeast Lineman Training Center is educating college career prospects for an exciting job as a power lineman in the electric power utility industry. Southeast Lineman Training Center will prepare you to work for power line construction and utility companies as apprentice lineworkers.

Lineman Shirts and Gifts - www.LinemanBarn.com - Lineman Barn was created with the intent of providing only the best. Our Lineman T-shirts, Gifts and Novelty items are sure to make a hit the next time you show up to work or a function.

Lineman Tools - www.FWLSP.com - Farwest Line Specialties, provides Power, Cable TV, and Telecom tools, boots and equipment to companies, training facilities and government programs. The have an online store with hundreds of items linemen and utility workers.

Inter-Utility Overhead Trainers Association - IUOTA - The purpose of IUOTA (Inter-Utility Overhead Trainers Association) is to promote increased efficiency and effectiveness of training for Overhead and Underground personnel through the exchange of ideas and training information. The scope of training activities includes safety, communications, operations, maintenance, general work practices, and policies related to training.

Inter-Utility Substation Trainers Association - IUSTA - The purpose of IUOTA (Inter-Utility Sub Station Trainers Association) is to promote increased efficiency and effectiveness of training for Substation and Switching personnel through the exchange of ideas and training information. The scope of training activities includes safety, communications, operations, maintenance, general work practices, and policies related to training.

National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee - NJATC.org - The finest electrical workers in the country receive their training through the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). It's a model education partnership which produces the best-trained, most up-to-date electrical apprentices and journeymen in the country.

Merchant Job Training Safety - MJTS.com - MJTS Program Introduction Merchant Job Training & Safety Program (MJTS) offers a comprehensive power-line training program for utility personnel throughout the world in both English and Spanish. The program not only provides practical training for apprentice linemen, it serves as valuable skill advancement for experienced linemen and supervisory personnel.

International Lineman's Museum - www.LinemanMuseum.com - Established in 1997, by Andy Price, the International Lineman's Museum is located at 529 Caleb Road in Shelby, North Carolina and was created to preserve the history of linemen and the electrical utility industry. What began as a small dream to collect and display an historical lineman collection has grown into an anthology of several thousand items with artifacts dating as far back as the 1880's.

National Utility Training and Education Association - NUTSEA - NUTSEA.org - Formally organized in the early 1940's as the Rural Electric Association Safety and Job Training Instructors, the National Utility Training and Safety Education Association (NUTSEA) was incorporated under its new name in 1976.

National Electrical Contractors Association - NECA - NECA.org- NECA is the voice of the electrical contracting industry, working to promote higher standards, quality workmanship and training for a skilled workforce.

IBEW - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - IBEW.org - The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents approximately 750,000 members who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government.  The IBEW has members in both the United States and Canada and stands out among the American unions in the AFL-CIO because it is among the largest and has members in so many skilled occupations.

Sunrise Equipment Company - New and Used Utility Equipment for sale, rental or lease.  Bucket Trucks, Boom Trucks, Reel & Pole Trailers, Underground Equipment, Tensioners, and more!

Digger Derrick Information Portal - The Information you want, the Details you need!  Product details from manufacturers, auger tooling information, timely news, and digger derrick discussion forum.

Bucket Trucks Authority - Your Authority on all makes and models of bucket trucks, safety tips, and current industry news.

Nesco Sales & Rentals - Nesco Sales & Rentals is your source when you need pre-owned or brand new equipment to get the job done. We deliver nationwide and are there when you need us. Nesco is an authorized distributor for the top manufacturers’ in the industry. Visit our web site to see hundreds of our Utility & Telecom equipment inventory.

E-UtiLink - your link for finding electric utility websites on the internet!

Los Angeles Lineman's Rodeo - The Los Angeles Lineman's Rodeo in conjunctions with LADWP and the IBEW Local 18 invite you to attend our 2006 Lineman Rodeo. Held in Sun Valley California on May 6th, 2006 at the Los Angeles Dept. of water and Power - EDM Training Center

International Organisation of Overhead Catenary Engineers - The IOOCE is a global networking body for the Overhead Line Electrification (OLE) sector. It is the key point for members to improve their skills, enabling them to exchange opinions and discuss issues of interest throughout their careers.

Hudson Workwear Company - Specializing in the sale of flame resistant clothing to large companies and individuals.  Shop Online, over the phone, or through our catalog.

Georgia Lineman's Rodeo - Official site of the 2006 Georgia Lineman's Rodeo in Perry Georgia May 6, 2006. Information and registration forms for teams, sponsors, judges, and spectators. Come and participate or support your favorite teams.

Utility Safety Products - AmericanSafety.com - What began as a simple concept to sell products to consumers developed in the global market selling machine known as, "American Safety." Constantly striving to bring you the best quality in Tools and Safety Equipment, American Safety is one of the most recognized names in the working man's vocabulary. Reliable, dependable Tools and safety equipment at a reasonable price.

Lineman Hand Tools & Climbing Gear - JLMatthews.com - J. L. Matthews Company is a Complete One Stop Shop for Safety Equipment and Tools for the Electric Utilities, Powerline Contractors, CATV, and Tower Erectors.

Utility Products & Equipment - RauckmanUtility.com - Home of Rauckman Wildlife Shield, MeterPuller,  ZAPshield, VoltWitch, and BugWrench products designed for utility companies and utility line personnel.

High Line Tools & Equipment - HighLine.com - Wagner-Smith Equipment sells, rents, and maintains new, used, and reconditioned conductor-stringing equipment, plus related supplies and accessories including stringing blocks, grips, hoists, hot arms and presses.  Complementing the equipment line is a complete product line of lineman tools and accessories for sale.  The company has full service facilities in Texas, Oregon, Ohio, and a manufacturing facility in Illinois.

Love My Lineman Clothing Store - cafepress.com/lovemylineman - These designs were made by a Lineman's wife, for a Lineman's wife (or girlfriend). As a proud wife I wanted to produce t-shirts that show our love and support for our men. Let the world know that YOU LOVE A LINEMAN!

Oilfield, Industrial & Utility Supplies - LewisManufacturingCo.com - Lewis Manufacturing Company has been in business since 1936. We strive to provide the highest quality American made products available. Our product lines continue to expand, and are tailored to meet the needs of the future. The products displayed on this website are some of our most popular, and are sure to please even in the toughest of applications.

Hydraulic Compression & Cutting Tools - HuskieTools.com - Huskie Tools, Inc. provides battery operated tools, hydraulic tools, and manual tools to the electric utility and telecommunication industries. Cutting and compression tools are our specialty.

Work & Climbing Boots - WescoDealers.com - After dedicating the last 87 years to making handcrafted boots, we've learned a thing or two. You can bet when people are willing to pay for high quality craftsmanship, that if you treat them right, they'll come back. What's more, they'll tell their friends. Wesco's built a business on these defining principles and that is why even though times have changed since we started in 1918, the Shoemaker family remains committed to our founder's traditions.

Prevent Utility Accidents with Safety Training - Incident-Prevention.com - is the team that hosts Hands on Safety also publishes a great FREE Safety Magazine "Incident Prevention". Content covers safety issues, meetings upcoming educational seminars and accident prevention in the workplace.

Training Manuals for Utility Workers - AlexanderPublications.com - has the largest collection of training manuals, videos and presentation for the Utility Industry Worker. Print and CD's are available on many titles.

Drugs and a man on a pole - StormTrooper shows what happens when a man takes PCP and attempts to climib a pole while eluding the cops.

Guidebook for Linemen and Cablemen - Purchase copies here. Wayne Van Soelens new thriller. A book designed for cablemen and lineworkers working in the electric power trade. Great for classroom instruction

Farwest Line Tools and Specialty Utility Construction Equipment - FWLSP.com - has tools and products for linemen and apprentices wanting to gear up with equipment for line construction.

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