Electrical power-line installers and repairers install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. They also may erect poles or transmission towers.
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- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Install, maintain, or repair the power lines that move electricity
- String electrical cable and wires between poles, towers, and buildings
- Identify defective devices, voltage regulators, transformers, and switches
- Inspect and test electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment
- Climb poles and transmission towers and use truck-mounted buckets to reach equipment
- Operate power equipment when installing and repairing poles, towers, and lines
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.1%
Job Openings 524
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
- Electrical Lineworker [Carolinas Energy Workforce Consortium]
Private Training Programs
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