overhead line worker
ISCO: 7413. Skills: 23. Essential: 13.
Essential skills
- electric current
- electrical discharge
- electrical power safety regulations
- electricity
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- inspect overhead power lines
- inspect underground power cables
- install power lines
- repair overhead power lines
- repair underground power cables
- transmission towers
- wear appropriate protective gear
- work ergonomically
Supporting skills
- assess areas for power line installation
- calculate needs for construction supplies
- electricity consumption
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- inspect construction supplies
- power engineering
- provide power connection from bus bars
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- transport construction supplies