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In this episode, Dustin sits down with Jake Butler, a locomotive electrician, to explore a career few people know exists. Jake shares his journey from Army service to becoming an expert in the intricate electrical systems that power locomotives. Discover the challenges of maintaining diesel engines, handling massive alternators, and troubleshooting cutting-edge software in a fast-evolving industry. This conversation sheds light on the skills, teamwork, and perseverance required to work in a federally regulated, unionized field and the endless opportunities in electrical trades.
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