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CAREER
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$75,030
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+1.7% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
What Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Do
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
Other Job Titles Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers May Have
Class Gloving Electrical Lineman, Class Rubber Gloving Lineman, Electrical Lineman, Electrical Lineworker, Lineworker, Power Lineman, Power Lineman Technician, Service Man, Third Step Lineman, Troubleman
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
- Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
- Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (39%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Associate's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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