Employee 1 | Lineman
Years at Michels: 2
Education/Certification: Apprenticeship, Associate Degree
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
I was lucky enough to have landed an apprenticeship – that was a great, hands-on way to learn the craft. My professional career path was to work in the trades. I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands and the skills I’ve learned have set me up for a successful, lifelong career.
What is the best part about your job?
I feel that by working as a lineman, I am providing a much-needed service. It’s nice to know I am helping area residents be able to power their day.
Employee 2 | Diesel mechanic
Years at Michels: 6
Education/Certification: Associate Degree
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses, heavy trucks, and construction equipment
Maintain and repair any type of diesel engines and heavy-duty fuel systems
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
Cars, trucks, etc. were always on my radar. I was always tinkering with them and seemed to have a knack for fixing them. It was only natural that I ended up pursing a career as a mechanic.
What is the best part about your job?
The best part of my job is keeping our equipment functioning in an optimal way. Keeping our equipment on the road affects how well our crews can do their jobs, so I feel that I make an important contribution to making the company run.