Electrical Power-Line Installer & Repairer

Also called: Electrical Lineman, Lineworker, Power Lineman, Service Man

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

No four-year degree needed Bright outlook Skilled trades

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Median pay

$95,320/yr

Typical range

$51,470 – $128,690

Outlook

Bright outlook

What does an Electrical Power-Line Installer & Repairer do?

Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.

How to become an Electrical Power-Line Installer & Repairer

Training: A high school diploma or GED or a certificate after high school. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Skills you'll use

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questionsKeeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvementsNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve itFiguring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect itThinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one

Is it a fit for you?

Perseverance
Stress Tolerance
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability

Tools and technology

Email softwareMicrosoft OutlookZoomBentley MicroStationComputer aided design and drafting CADD software

Questions people ask

How much does an Electrical Power-Line Installer & Repairer make?

About $95,320 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $51,470 and $128,690. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.

How long does it take to become an Electrical Power-Line Installer & Repairer?

Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Do you need a college degree to be an Electrical Power-Line Installer & Repairer?

No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED or a certificate after high school.

Is Electrical Power-Line Installer & Repairer a good career to get into?

O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.

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