Richard Vincent, Power Line Technician
ME AND MY JOB
Mostly outdoors
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"In the winter, it's cold, but you get used to it, I guess. You just learn to dress up and once you're dressed for it, it's not bad at all. It's kind of nice being out in the cold if you're dressed for it.
"They provide us with flame-resistant clothing and they give us enough to keep us warm in the winter. They give us two jackets, one that will fit inside the other, and insulated coveralls. Boots, you buy yourself, but they reimburse you for them. And they'll supply you with all the gloves you need and balaclavas, all that stuff, so they keep you warm."