From Apprentice to Mentor: Jesse McKeral on Linework, Training, and TikTok Influence
PowerGridTalks: From the Bucket Trucks to the BoardroomsSeptember 02, 202600:32:58

From Apprentice to Mentor: Jesse McKeral on Linework, Training, and TikTok Influence

We're bringing another of our first episodes to YouTube! In this audio episode of PowerGridTalks, host Thomas Williamson sits down with journeyman lineman Jesse McKeral, also known on TikTok as afewclickslow. Jesse shares his unique journey into the trade, starting with a high school youth apprenticeship program that gave him hands-on experience long before line schools became popular.

We dive into:

How Jesse transitioned from apprentice to journeyman while learning from old-school linemen.

Why training and knowledge—not just safety—are critical for the next generation of linemen.

The behind-the-scenes story of his TikTok presence, where he teaches practical linework lessons to thousands.

How Hot Tail Line Co. started as a simple sticker design and grew into a brand for linemen.

The importance of mentorship, family support, and passing on knowledge in an ever-changing utility industry.

0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Jesse's Start in the Industry
7:03 - afewclickslow on TikTok
12:32 - Higher Emphasis on Training
14:46 - Hot Tail Line Co.
17:32 - Quick Fire Questions

👉 Follow Jesse on TikTok: @afewclickslow
👉 Learn more at PowerGridTalks.com where we bring the voices of linemen, leaders, and innovators to the mic.
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