Powerful Partners in Storm Recovery: Bucket Trucks and Linemen

One of the first things to happen during a storm is a loss of power and communications services. What does it take to restore these services? Bucket trucks and linemen. And lots of them. Bucket trucks and their operators are the lifeblood of emergency response teams in areas affected by storms. Arriving at their work stations at all hours and in all types of weather, these linemen are true heroes.

Linemen and their Bucket Trucks

For linemen, bucket trucks (also known as aerial devices) are both a means of transportation and an office. He or she relies on this truck for their livelihood and for the livelihood of others who depend on power and phone lines to keep their lives on course.

This is especially true during the aftermath of a storm. The bucket truck is essential for emergency post-storm clean-up and restorations. Using their bucket trucks, skilled linemen can safely repair damaged structures, utility lines, signs and street lights. As line crews leave to assist with storm recovery, they are faced with many challenges, severe weather, less than ideal sleeping conditions, and physically demanding work, all while being away from family and friends for extended periods of time.

What role does Altec play in storm recovery?

At Altec, we take pride in our work. We know the equipment we manufacture and support is more than just a product; it has the potential to keep communites safe and businesses running. Each Altec associate plays a vital role in making sure our equipment is built for safe and efficient work in the field. Whether we are welding steel, assembling units, designing new safety features, or testing equipment, we work to reach higher, to build our trucks to the highest standards for the linemen that serve our communities.

In addition to our bucket trucks, Altec cranes play a vital role in storm cleanup and restoration. The cranes are used to fix broken transmission lines and lift damaged trees from homes and businesses.

When it comes to storm recovery, Altec’s Service Group stays ready to help to assist our equipment operators and owners. No matter the time or day, our team is available to offer 24/7 emergency equipment repair and maintenance services.

Supporting the Industry

We take our support of the electric utility industry seriously and work to understand the difficulties linemen face so we can continue to build a better product. We strive to keep the linemen that use our equipment safe and productive and offer our full support to them – be it the services and products we provide or listening to their unique challenges to design new solutions.

At the end of the day, our work is more than just equipment or parts. It’s helping the best way we know how – by listening and working together to make a tangible difference in the lives of both our customers and communities at large.

Are you interested to learn more about what an Altec aerial device can do for your business? Call 800-958-2555 or contact an Altec representative online.