Mesa Hotline School

The Mesa Hotline School has many training programs and certifications that allow our students to continually update and expand their knowledge.  Below is a list of current programs and school dates offered by Mesa Hotline School.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2011 Mesa Hotline School

Registration Mesa Hotline School 2012

Member - Week 1 May 7-10   2012		Non Member - Week 1 May 7-10   2012
Member -  Week 2 May 14-17   2012		Non Member - Week 2 May 14-17   2012

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Journeyman Certification Test
January 11, 2012 - 8am
The Journeyman Certification test is only administered twice a year.  This 8 hour test will prepare and certify you for your occupation as a journeyman lineman.  The first four hours of this test is written, followed by the last 4 hours of oral examination.  To apply for this test you must have your company approve you for the test and have 8,500 hours of work in the field.  Learn More

2011 Classroom Group Topics

FR Protective Clothing

Experts in the electric industry will discuss new requirements and new innovative designs of FR clothing.

Trouble Shooting Techniques

Two journeyman linemen will discuss methods, tools, tricks and what to look for when troubleshooting outages.

Grounding for Personal Protection

Students will learn current techniques and theories on temporary grounding of electric lines for the protection of personnel.

Transformer Connections

Experts in the electric industry will discuss the dos and don’ts of transformer connections.  The instructor will discuss proper connections to get desired voltage and transformer efficiency.

Lineman’s Safety Check List

The instructor will discuss and demonstrate proper inspection of various tools and equipment associated with line work.  Linemen should bring tools and PPE to class.

 Rope Splicing and Rigging Techniques

Students will learn rope characteristics as well as hands on rope splicing and eye weaving.

Do’s and Don’ts of installing Underground Cable

Instructor will give proper techniques for pulling and installation of underground cable.

Hydraulics Care and Calibration

Instructor will give proper techniques for tool adjustment and its importance as it relates to safety and quality in the field.

CDL & Motor Vehicle Requirements

The instructor will review the rules and laws governing CDL drivers as well as when and what type of CDL is required.

 Crane Safety and Operation

Safe crane operation as well as new OSHA rules and regulations that will be enforced in the near future will be covered.

 Utility Poles Start To Finish

This presentation covers the electric utility industry use of wooden poles:  the pole materials, which trees make the best poles, utility pole treatments, common uses for utility poles and electric utility line personnel pole inspection processes.