Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers

ExistingUsers

User Name:

Password:

Forgot your password?
Click here

NewUsers

FeaturedResources

Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers

Careers / Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers

Summary Description


	Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Apprentice, Line Erector

2.	Apprentice, Lineman

3.	Assistant, Cable Splicer

4.	Cable Installer-Repairer

5.	Cable Layer

6.	Cable Splicer

7.	Cable Splicer Apprentice

8.	Cable Tester

9.	Cableman

10.	Climber

11.	Electric Installer

12.	Electric Powerline Examiner

13.	Electric Serviceman

14.	Electrical Line Worker

15.	Electrical Lineman

16.	Electrical Lineworker

17.	Emergency Man

18.	Emergency Worker

19.	Ground Crew Lines Person

20.	Ground Crew Linesman

21.	High Tension Tester

22.	Hiker

23.	Hot Stick Man

24.	Hot Stick Worker

25.	Inspector, Cable

26.	Installer

27.	Journeyman Lineman

28.	Line Builder

29.	Line Crewman

30.	Line Erector

31.	Line Erector Apprentice

32.	Line Foreman

33.	Line Inspector

34.	Line Installer

35.	Line Installer, Street Railway

36.	Line Maintainer

37.	Line Patrolman

38.	Line Repairer

39.	Lineman

40.	Lineman, Power Line

41.	Linesman

42.	Lineworker

43.	Mechanic

44.	Mechanic, Line

45.	Overhead Line Worker

46.	Patrolman

47.	Pole Climber

48.	Power Line Installer

49.	Power Lineman

50.	Radio Interference Trouble Shooter

51.	Relay Man

52.	Relay Worker

53.	Repairer, Cable Installer

54.	Repairer, Electric Power Line

55.	Service Crew Leader

56.	Service Man

57.	Service Restorer, Emergency

58.	Splicer

59.	Third-Rail Installer

60.	Tower Erector

61.	Trolley Wire Installer

62.	Trouble Lineman

63.	Trouble Shooter

64.	Underground Conduit Installer

65.	Underground Electrician

66.	Utility Locator

67.	Wire Chief

68.	Wire Stretcher

Job Tasks

	Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.

	Open switches or attach grounding devices in order to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.

	Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.

	Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.

	Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.

	Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.

	Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.

	Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.

	Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.

	String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.

	Test conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections.

	Replace damaged poles with new poles, and straighten the poles.

	Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.

	Attach crossarms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.

	Travel in trucks, helicopters, and airplanes to inspect lines for freedom from obstruction and adequacy of insulation.

	Dig holes using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.

	Trim trees that could be hazardous to the functioning of cables or wires.

	Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.

	Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conduits prior to splicing.

	Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.

	Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.

	Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.

	Cut trenches for laying underground cables, using trenchers and cable plows.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.


		fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.


		drive automobile, van, or light truck

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).


		solder electrical or electronic connections or components

		use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment

		use electrical line repair equipment

		use hand or power tools

		use measuring devices in construction or extraction work

		use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter

		use high voltage apparatus

		use soldering equipment

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.


		apply cleaning solvents

		climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles

		install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring

		move or fit heavy objects

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.


		read blueprints

		read schematics

		read tape measure

		read technical drawings

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.


		distinguish colors

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.


		perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.


		erect power or communication poles or towers

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.


		install power or communication lines, lead-in lines or cables

		install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit

		repair power or communication lines

		splice electric cable

		splice electric or communications trunk lines

		repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment

		install electrical conduit or tubing

		de-energize high tension power lines for repairs

		test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures

		analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Line Installers and Repairers
	Vast networks of wires and cables provide customers with electrical power and communications services. Networks of electrical power lines deliver electricity from generating plants to customers. Communications networks of telephone and cable television lines provide voice, video, and other communications services. These networks are constructed and maintained by electrical powerline installers and repairers and telecommunications line installers and repairers.

	Read More >>

Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Line Installers and Repairers
	Line installers and repairers must climb and maintain their balance while working on poles and towers. They lift equipment and work in a variety of positions, such as stooping or kneeling. Their work often requires that they drive utility vehicles, travel long distances, and work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Many line installers and repairers work a 40-hour week; however, emergencies may require overtime work. For example, when severe weather damages electrical and communications lines, line installers and repairers may work long and irregular hours to restore service.

	Read More >>

<< Previous Page

Next Page >>

Interesting Fact

Casanova, the famous adventurer and lover, worked as a librarian until his death in 1798.

Did you know...

You can upload a Personal Image or graphic to depict yourself in the MyPlan.com community.