overhead line worker
Overhead line workers construct and maintain power supply and control cables in overhead power lines. They also make and repair electrical cables connecting customers to the electricity network.
Also called: overhead linesman, low voltage lineworker, overhead transmission and distribution linesperson, high voltage lineworker, overhead power line worker, overhead line engineer, overhead line technician, overhead lineworker
- 13
- essential skills
- 10
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
13- electric current
- electrical discharge
- electrical power safety regulations
- electricity
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- inspect overhead power lines
- inspect underground power cables
- install power lines
- repair overhead power lines
- repair underground power cables
- transmission towers
- wear appropriate protective gear
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
10- assess areas for power line installation
- calculate needs for construction supplies
- electricity consumption
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- inspect construction supplies
- power engineering
- provide power connection from bus bars
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- transport construction supplies
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