Apprentice Linemen at Turlock Irrigation District recently went through a week-long “hot stick” training at the TID Training Center. The training instructs apprentices in specific techniques for using hot sticks to connect and disconnect wires and to install protective insulating gear, as well as maintaining safe work distances.
Apprentice Jimmy Martin and Journeyman Lineman-Trainer Troy Borges work in the bucket on
the left. On the pole at right is Apprentice Jordon Lellhame, left, and mystery person, possibly
Mike Wigt, with his back to the camera. (If anyone can help confirm the identity of our mystery
person, please contact us at: eww6@ibew1245.com
Troy Borges, Journey Lineman-Trainer; Jimmy Martin, Apprentice; Chad Zumstein,
Apprentice; Ben Phaa, Apprentice; Steve Johnson, Journey Lineman-Trainer; and Jordon Lellhame,
Apprentice.
Journeyman Lineman-Trainer Steve Johnson, left, and Apprentice Chad Zumstein.
Tying off wire are Apprentices Jimmy Martin, left, and Jordan Lellhame. Ben Phaa observes from the
ground.