BENCHMARK FR: Curtis 'The Bull Grunt' Electrical Lineman Story

BENCHMARK FR presents the story of the people FR protects.

Curtis Helms, otherwise known as the Bull Grunt gives us a candid look at his life and what motivats him as a second generation electrical lineman. The dangers, the pride, and a very personal story about his father.

"If you work on that line were brothers." - Curtis Helms.

[thashake]

Curtis was my foreman for about 5 months. I went on storm with him after Irma hit Florida. He worked us to death but he always put us first. I learned a lot from him during those 5 months.

[sylviamashaw]

My son is a Lineman here in North Carolina and I could not be more prouder. Everyday when he walks out the door we say I Love You and I tell him to be safe. Not only from the idiots on the road but what he does every single day. God Bless You All.

[TMarotti]

1972 my dad started working for PG&E, 40 years later as he retired my brother followed. I was fortunate and unfortunate to walk a blue line. The utmost fucking respect given for the guys I work along side for energy and gas.

[michaelzinc]

Quick review: Curtis is a highly trained, and hard working man man who loves his dad and family and believes and trusts in Our Lord, America and loyalty to his brothers. Benchmark is an American owned company that puts people first, quality first and safety first and all else second. Together they keep America and American's working safely and that is what it's all about. I did not know that 5 foot could be so tall. You, Curtis, are a giant in my eyes. Rock on - and stay safe. All best to you and your brothers.

[borizzy]

In process of becoming an apprentice and this was definitely inspirational

[randypennel]

I grew up a LineMens Son and very proud of it. I learned a lot about working as a LineMen climbed my first pole at 9 years old in the pouring rain.

[greggermany]

We appreciate you, ,, my dad was a lineman myself 4 sons and have a grandson about join us, , it’s an amazing life, again thank you for all you do:: I, m at almost 45 years of doing it still going

[Southpawwarrior]

My first born son does this kind of work. You all our our Hero’s ❤❤❤

[randyrci]

You're a good man Curtis. We've never met, probably never will. But you are my brother. First in Christ and then on the line.
Stay safe my friend!

[lovemykids]

So sorry about your dad's friend. Liked the video and what you said is true from everything my son has told me and just being around him and his best friend, a linemen as well. God Bless and be safe out there. 🙏

[fishnfit]

One of the best videos I’ve seen yet on what it takes to be a linesman my father was and I know what it takes didn’t see him much but the time that he was around and in my life I learned a lot from and it made me the man I am today

[stormirobinson]

God gave us linemen to keep our lights on and I am proud to say I am I linemans daughter I will miss my dad for the rest of my like he put his life on the line and died doing what he loved but he lights up the Sky's now rip Chris Landers aka bubba

[dman]

Great job and amazing people to work with! I am privileged to say that I'm a lineworker!

[kevinramit]

As a linesman your always your brother's keeper

[clapgaming]

I am with Great Southwestern and you are right we are all brothers and i will risk my life any day of the week any time of day or night to protect all of you keep doing a great job brother

Take care of your brother and he will take care of you

[richieruxpin]

Got to work with Curtis in California at the end of 2019. In that short time I learned a lot from him on faith and hard work and always keeping the right attitude. #youmightbeagrunt

Hoping to join his ranks soon as a JL and build powerlines.

[davemickelson]

I was a lineman for 15 year and came from a family of lineman. But now a safety professionals. All lineman are brothers.

[nikharrison]

Working on underground now. Want to move to overhead and learn both sides then move to a co op. This a great line of work, just follow your safety protocols. Safety saves lives. Never overlook anything. Even when I was in commercial electric with 120, 277, and 408 we checked everything to make sure it was dead. 120 is aggravating when it hits you with a load, but 277 and up can hospitalize and even kill. A couple thousand will cook you like dinner. Always check, always ground. No job is worth a life

[CC-jvwm]

Even as a sparky I appreciate the shit out of this video. We appreciate you.

[pjo]

It's tough being a lineman for the county, searching in the sun for another overload. And if it snows that stretch down south won't ever stand the strain.