Electrical Linesworker

Overview

Electrical Linesworkers install, maintain, repair and patrol electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems.

Day-to-day

• installs conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment
• installs and maintains equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
• attends to electrical breakdowns and emergencies
• maintains poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting
• conducts routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network
• conducts low voltage switching operations
• fits pole hardware and cross arms.

Considerations

• physically demanding
• requires driving
• working outdoors.