About This Career Path
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
Energy & Utilities
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems.
Energy & Utilities Industry
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Average
$79,830
ANNUAL
$38.38
HOURLY
Entry Level
$49,370
ANNUAL
$23.74
HOURLY
Mid Level
$84,460
ANNUAL
$40.61
HOURLY
Expert Level
$105,610
ANNUAL
$50.78
HOURLY
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
1,420
Projected job openings through 2030
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Entry Level Line Worker
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Line Worker
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Supporting Programs
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Control Precision
Energy & Utilities
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