A Day In The Life
Energy & Utilities Industry
Energy & Utilities
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems.
Energy & Utilities Industry
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Average
$79,810
ANNUAL
$38.37
HOURLY
Entry Level
$48,270
ANNUAL
$23.21
HOURLY
Mid Level
$79,080
ANNUAL
$38.02
HOURLY
Expert Level
$102,880
ANNUAL
$49.46
HOURLY
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
3,500
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
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.
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
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