Power Line Technician

The video features a power line technician discussing their career journey, starting as a youth hire and progressing to an apprenticeship with BC Hydro. The speaker highlights the diverse work environments, from underground lines to mountainsides, and the challenges faced, such as dealing with downed trees or car accidents. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and safety, the speaker shares their pride in providing reliable and clean energy to the public. The job's thrill and adrenaline appeal to the speaker's lifestyle, offering a sense of fulfillment and purpose in serving their province.

What motivated the narrator to pursue a career as a power line technician?

• A family tradition in the field

• A desire for a stable office job

• An interest in working with electricity

• A recommendation from a friend

What is one of the challenges mentioned that power line technicians might face?

• Dealing with underground water pipes

• Handling downed trees on power lines

• Installing solar panels

• Repairing broken household appliances

How close do power line technicians often work to high voltage electricity?

• 2 and 1/2 feet away from 25,000 volts

• 10 feet away from 50,000 volts

• 5 feet away from 10,000 volts

• 1 foot away from 5,000 volts

What is emphasized as a crucial aspect of the job?

• Traveling frequently

• Individual performance

• Teamwork and safety

• Working long hours

What feeling does the narrator associate with their work at the end of the day?

• Exhaustion

• Satisfaction

• Indifference

• Frustration