Stop guessing what you need. This list covers the IBEW required tools and the gear that will actually last on the jobsite.
Based on feedback from verified electricians on SparkShift, the standard 1st-year kit should include US-made lineman pliers (Klein D213-9NE recommended), a magnetic tape measure (FatMax), and a multi-bit screwdriver. Avoid 'all-in-one' Amazon kits; buy individual professional-grade tools.
Use the SparkShift app to track your tool inventory, report broken tools to your foreman, and see what the rest of your crew is using.
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