How do they match: Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conduits prior to splicing.
Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.

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