Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
80 alternate job titles:
Aerial Lineman
Cable Inspector
Cable Installer
Cable Installer Repairer
Cable Layer
Cable Repairer
Cable Splicer
Cable Systems Installer
Cable Systems Maintainer
Cable Tester
Cableman
Class Gloving Electrical Lineman
Class Rubber Gloving Lineman
Climber
Electric Installer
Electric Power Line Repairer
Electric Powerline Examiner
Electric Serviceman
Electric Utility Lineworker
Electrical High Tension Tester
Electrical Line Worker
Electrical Lineman
Electrical Lineworker
Emergency Man
Emergency Service Restorer
Emergency Worker
Ground Crew Lines Person
Ground Crew Linesman
High Tension Tester
High Voltage Electrician
Hot Stick Man
Hot Stick Worker
Installer
Journeyman Lineman
Line Builder
Line Crewman
Line Erector
Line Inspector
Line Installer
Line Maintainer
Line Mechanic
Line Patrolman
Line Repairer
Line Technician (Line Tech)
Lineman
Linesman
Lineworker
Locate Technician
Locator
Overhead Line Worker
Pole Climber
Power Line Distribution Erector
Power Line Installer
Power Line Lineman
Power Lineman
Power Lineman Technician
Power Lineworker
Radio Interference Trouble Shooter
Relay Man
Relay Worker
Service Man
Splicer
Street Railway Line Installer
Third Step Lineman
Third-Rail Installer
Tower Erector
Trolley Wire Installer
Trouble Lineman
Trouble Shooter
Troubleman
Underground Conduit Installer
Underground Utility Foreman
Underground Utility Locator
Utility Line Locator
Utility Lineman
Utility Locate Technician
Utility Locater
Utility Locator
Utility Technician
Wire Stretcher
Salary Information
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers: $92,560 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures. | Maintenance |
| Control power supply connections. | General |
| Climb equipment or structures to access work areas. | General |
| Install insulation in equipment or structures. | General |
| Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | General |
| Repair electrical circuits or wiring. | General |
| Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects. | General |
| Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites. | General |
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Run wiring to connect equipment. | General |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | General |
| Align equipment or machinery. | General |
| Install metering equipment. | General |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | General |
| Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. | General |
| Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work. | General |
| Dig holes or trenches. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | General |
| Solder parts or connections between parts. | General |
| Lay cables to connect equipment. | General |
| Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Computer aided design and drafting CADD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
| Inventory management software | Inventory management software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Splicing Certification | Electrical Training Alliance | Not Available |
| Certified Arborist/Utility Specialist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Data Cabling Installer | ETA International | Not Available |
| ETT Certified Senior Technician Level 4 | InterNational Electrical Testing Association | Not Available |
| ETT Certified Technician Level III | InterNational Electrical Testing Association | Not Available |
| ETT Trainee Level I | InterNational Electrical Testing Association | Not Available |
| Instrumentation Certification | Electrical Training Alliance | Not Available |
| Network Cabling: Copper-Based Systems | C-Tech Associates Inc. | Not Available |
| Network Cabling: Fiber Optics-Based Systems | C-Tech Associates Inc. | Not Available |
| Residential and Commercial Electrical Inspector | International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials | Not Available |
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