Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
2. 02Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
3. 03Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
4. 04Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
5. 05Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
6. 06Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
7. 07Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
8. 08Replace or straighten damaged poles.
9. 09String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
10. 10Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.
11. 11Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.
12. 12Travel in trucks, helicopters, and airplanes to inspect lines for freedom from obstruction and adequacy of insulation.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading