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Electrical Linesperson
Alternative Titles:
Lineworker
Electrical linespersons install, repair and maintain
overhead lines and cables carrying electricity to domestic,
commercial and industrial users and electric train services.
Electrical linespersons may perform the following tasks:
- patrol electrical lines and inspect poles and towers
- install earth stakes, power poles, towers and guy wires,
using power tools and other equipment
- install and maintain aerial equipment such as
conductors, cross arms, insulators, street lights, customer
supply points, transformers, pole-mounted circuit breakers
and switches
- trim tree branches clear of power lines using machinery
- cover live wire with insulating materials
- adjust the tension of cables and join overhead
conductors using compression and wrap-on fittings
- perform emergency repairs such as isolating live wires
- make sure that conductors are correctly connected
between the mains and customers' premises when performing
installations or repairs
- monitor safe working conditions, and practise
resuscitation, rescue and first-aid procedures.
As electrical linespersons work with high and low voltages
at considerable heights, they are given extensive training in
safety procedures. They may be called out during emergencies
at any time of the day or night and in all weather conditions.
Required Skills - Electrical Linesperson
- enjoy outdoor work
- enjoy practical work
- willing and able to work at heights
- awareness of safety
- normal colour vision
- good with hands
- able to work well as part of a team
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