Line installers and repairers, also known as line workers, install or repair electrical power systems and telecommunications cables, including fiber optics.
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- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
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What do they typically do
- Install, maintain, or repair the power lines that move electricity
- Identify defective devices, voltage regulators, transformers, and switches
- Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment
- String power lines between poles, towers, and buildings
- Climb poles and transmission towers and use truck-mounted buckets to get to equipment
- Operate power equipment when installing and repairing poles, towers, and lines
- Drive work vehicles to job sites
- Follow safety standards and procedures
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.7%
Job Openings 480
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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