Marion Murphy was the first female lineman on the Long Island Railroad. It felt good, she says, and it’s an accomplishment that she’s still proud of today. But that’s hardly the most exceptional thing about her. She was also the best pole climber in her department—a leader and a teacher who passed her skills on […]
Overhead Line
Liliana Fuentes Balboa
Liliana F.B. graduated from Oneonta Job Corps Center after completing both Overhead Line and Smart Meter and her Instrumentation training. After graduation, she decided to remain in the area to work as a production operator with Friesland Campina Domo, where she makes $21.78 an hour. She plans on soon transferring from San Diego Community College […]