Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Careers

01

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

02

Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.

03

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

04

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

05

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

06

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

07

Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.

08

Replace or straighten damaged poles.

09

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

10

Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.