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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
SOC 49-9051.00
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
Yes
Green
Top Skills 8
Active Listening3.6
Monitoring3.5
Critical Thinking3.4
Operation Monitoring3.4
Troubleshooting3.4
Speaking3.2
Coordination3.2
Complex Problem Solving3.2
Knowledge Areas 8
Mechanical3.4
Customer and Personal Service3.4
Physics3.0
English Language2.9
Mathematics2.8
Telecommunications2.8
Education and Training2.7
Administration and Management2.6
Key Tasks
1Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
2Test conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections.
3Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
4Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
5Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
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