Electrical Power Line Installer

Electrical Power Line Installer Job Duties

• Install, repair, and test electrical power lines and electrical towers to ensure optimal delivery of electricity to homes and businesses.
• Climb transmission towers and poles in order to view and repair all electrical equipment and lines, at times using a truck mounted cherry picker for best access.
• Inspect electrical power lines for damage and defects and devise repair plans for several work teams to carry out.
• Generate detailed diagrams of wiring and electrical installations and be able to read diagrams in order to build and install control panels and circuits.
• Build out systems such as transformers, transducers, distribution boxes and conduit systems by accurately measuring, cutting, feeding and splicing wires.
• Operate heavy power machinery on electrical equipment at high elevations while following all safety procedures.
• Drive company vehicles to transport staff and equipment to job sites.
• Communicate well with fellow team members, supervisors and the general public while performing other job duties.