Electrical Power-Line Career Path

Why Should You Consider This Career?

TYPICAL SALARY

$80k

That's $3,300 per bi-weekly paycheck

CAREER OUTLOOK

Growing

That's 2000 new jobs in Utah per year (30% growth)

Less Physical More Physical

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Less Training More Training

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More Structure Less Structure

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ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Class Gloving Electrical Lineman, Class Rubber Gloving Lineman, Electrical Lineman, Electrical Lineworker, Lineworker, Power Lineman, Power Lineman Technician, Service Man, Third Step Lineman, Troubleman

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

At A Glance in US

2028 JOB GROWTH

398,000 (35%)

SALARY RANGE

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AVG. JOBS / YEAR

398,000 (35%)

TIME TO JOURNEYMAN

398,000 (35%)

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Your Typical Day:

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.
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
Replace or straighten damaged poles.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.

Wages in the US:

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Per Hour Base Income

$TBD

Total Compensation

Your Responsibilities

Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
Control power supply connections.
Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
Align equipment or machinery.

Knowledge You Will Learn

Building and Construction

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. 65/100

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 60/100

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 58/100

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. 58/100

Transportation

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. 58/100

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 57/100

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 53/100

Design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 49/100

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. 48/100

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 46/100

Tools of the Trade

Power drills
Conduit benders
Voltage or current meters
Pneumatic hammer
Protective gloves
Safety harnesses or belts
Wire or cable cutter
Power saws
Hoists
Jacks
Pullers
Utility knives
Grounding devices or assemblies
Telescoping boom lift
Punches or nail sets or drifts
Lifting hooks
Cable reels
Saws
Stripping tools
Hex keys
Power screwguns
Lug crimping tool dies
Multimeters
Electrical power sensors
Mill saw file
Fish tape
Lifelines or lifeline equipment
Dynamometers
Circuit breakers
Slings
Electrical insulators
Spades
Heat tracing equipment
Pick or place robots
Hydraulic press frames
Pry bars
Phasemeters
Flatbed trailers
Facial shields
Platform lift
Recreational motorboats
Power trimmers
Circuit tester
Hand drill bit for wood
Grounding hardware
Forklifts
Soldering iron
Socket sets
Articulating boom lift
Snowmobiles or snow scooter
Slip or groove joint pliers
Blocks or pulleys
Gas detectors
Extension pole
Wheel bulldozers
Potentiometers
Electrical resistance or conductance sensors
Tongs
Traffic signals
Lifts
Gas generators
Hydraulic shears
Goggles
Specialty wrenches
Circuit tracers
Mask or respirators filters or accessories
Boring machines
Pneumatic drill
Safety shoes
Cable clamp and staple
Pressure or steam cleaners
All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled
Sledge hammer
Conventional truck cranes
Drill bit set
Linemans pliers
Spot welding machine
Reflectometers
Measuring wheels for distance
Tampers
Light trucks or sport utility vehicles
Fiber optic test sources
Strap wrenches
Hand reamer
Trenching machines
Gin pole and accessories
Fire retardant apparel
Winches
Grab hooks
Wire lug crimping tool
Hazardous material protective apparel
Detection apparatus for non metallic objects
Pad or keyhole saw
Hacksaw
Water pumps
Two way radios
Ladders
Dump trucks
Air compressors
Fire extinguishers
Ammeters
Screwdrivers
Hard hats
Wire cutters
Ohmmeters
Bench vises
Fuse pullers
Awls
Scaffolding
Hammers
Nut drivers
Levels
Bolt cutters
Shovels
Flares
Safety boots
Fire blankets
Plumb bobs
Laser printers
Picks
Ear plugs
Torque wrenches
Power chippers
Wood chisels
Needlenose pliers
Personal computers
Pipe wrenches
Wheel chocks
Megohmmeters
Oscilloscopes
Backhoes
Augers
Skid steer loaders

Helpful Career Links

American Public Power Association
Building Industry Consulting Service International
Center for Energy Workforce Development
Electrical Training Alliance
IEEE
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
National Electrical Contractors Association
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Line installers and repairers
Telecommunications Industry Association
The Fiber Optic Association

Electrical Power-Line

Why Should You Consider This Career?

TYPICAL SALARY

CAREER OUTLOOK

Less Physical More Physical

Less Training More Training

More Structure Less Structure

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

At A Glance in US

2028 JOB GROWTH

SALARY RANGE

AVG. JOBS / YEAR

TIME TO JOURNEYMAN

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Your Typical Day:

Wages in the US:

Your Responsibilities

Knowledge You Will Learn

Tools of the Trade

Helpful Career Links

Related Careers

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