Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.94
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.94
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.93
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.89
Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.88
Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.88
Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.87
Replace or straighten damaged poles.86
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.86
Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.84
Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.84
Travel in trucks, helicopters, and airplanes to inspect lines for freedom from obstruction and adequacy of insulation.82

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Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.81
Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.80
Test conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections.79
Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.76
Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.76
Trim trees that could be hazardous to the functioning of cables or wires.71
Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.69
Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.69
Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.59
Cut trenches for laying underground cables, using trenchers and cable plows.57
Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conduits prior to splicing.54

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Active Listening60
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Troubleshooting60
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Monitoring56
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operation and Control56
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring56
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Complex Problem Solving53
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination53
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking53
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making53
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Quality Control Analysis53
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Repairing53
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Systems Analysis53
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

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Active Learning50
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Equipment Maintenance50
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation50
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Reading Comprehension50
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Time Management50
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Management of Personnel Resources47
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Speaking47
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Systems Evaluation47
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Learning Strategies44
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Social Perceptiveness44
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Equipment Selection41
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Persuasion41
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Service Orientation41
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Instructing38
Teaching others how to do something.
Writing38
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Mathematics25
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Negotiation25
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Operations Analysis22
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Technology Design22
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Science19
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Management of Material Resources16
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Management of Financial Resources13
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Programming6
Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Building and Construction65
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
English Language60
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Education and Training58
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Public Safety and Security58
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.
Transportation58
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Mechanical57
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service53
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.
Design49
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Engineering and Technology48
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.
Mathematics46
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management45
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Telecommunications42
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Geography37
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Physics34
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Personnel and Human Resources33
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Computers and Electronics29
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Production and Processing29
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Administrative28
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Communications and Media27
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Law and Government27
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Psychology22
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Economics and Accounting21
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Chemistry19
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Therapy and Counseling18
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Medicine and Dentistry16
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Sales and Marketing15
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Biology9
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Sociology and Anthropology8
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Foreign Language7
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Philosophy and Theology7
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Fine Arts4
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
History and Archeology4
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Food Production0
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Arm-Hand Steadiness75
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Multilimb Coordination75
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Near Vision75
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem Sensitivity75
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Control Precision69
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Deductive Reasoning69
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Finger Dexterity66
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Information Ordering66
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Manual Dexterity66
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Oral Comprehension66
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Inductive Reasoning63
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Far Vision60
The ability to see details at a distance.

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Extent Flexibility53
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Flexibility of Closure53
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Gross Body Equilibrium53
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Reaction Time53
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation53
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Stamina53
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Static Strength53
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Trunk Strength53
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Visualization53
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Category Flexibility50
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Depth Perception50
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Oral Expression50
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Perceptual Speed50
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Rate Control50
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speech Clarity50
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition50
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Visual Color Discrimination50
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Gross Body Coordination47
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Spatial Orientation47
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Written Comprehension47
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Auditory Attention44
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Fluency of Ideas44
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Hearing Sensitivity44
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Time Sharing44
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Glare Sensitivity41
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Written Expression41
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Originality38
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Speed of Closure38
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Dynamic Strength35
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Memorization28
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Peripheral Vision28
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Mathematical Reasoning25
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Sound Localization25
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Wrist-Finger Speed25
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Speed of Limb Movement22
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Dynamic Flexibility19
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Night Vision19
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Explosive Strength16
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment92
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Performing General Physical Activities90
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Handling and Moving Objects85
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials85
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Controlling Machines and Processes84
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Getting Information83
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems82
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events77
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings71
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates68
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Training and Teaching Others61
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards58
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

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Coaching and Developing Others56
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work55
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment55
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Developing Objectives and Strategies53
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships53
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Processing Information53
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others52
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information52
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates51
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge51
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others50
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public50
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment50
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People49
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization48
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Thinking Creatively46
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Assisting and Caring for Others45
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Scheduling Work and Activities45
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Developing and Building Teams44
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others40
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others40
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Documenting/Recording Information31
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment31
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Staffing Organizational Units30
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Analyzing Data or Information29
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Working with Computers26
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Performing Administrative Activities20
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Selling or Influencing Others20
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources19
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Cautiousness91
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Attention to Detail80
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Stress Tolerance79
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Perseverance68
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Integrity62
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Self-Control60
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Self-Confidence48
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Adaptability46
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Cooperation45
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Achievement Orientation40
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Initiative22
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

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Intellectual Curiosity18
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Leadership Orientation16
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Optimism16
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Sincerity7
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Humility4
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic100
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional47
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative28
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Enterprising13
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Social5
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Artistic0
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day100%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day99%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day93%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day91%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility86%
- High responsibility14%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important87%
- Very important13%
Exposed to High Places
- Every day83%
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Every day81%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day84%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Every day83%
Contact With Others
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day63%
- Once a week or more but not every day29%

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Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important76%
- Very important11%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results63%
- Important results27%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Every day75%
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day53%
- Once a week or more but not every day38%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day61%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Every day64%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility65%
- High responsibility17%
- Moderate responsibility11%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day73%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a week or more but not every day40%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually56%
- More than half the time25%
- About half the time13%
Freedom to Make Decisions
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours59%
- 40 hours41%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually33%
- More than half the time54%
- About half the time13%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important54%
- Very important15%
- Important23%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)19%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)78%
Time Pressure
- Every day35%
- Once a week or more but not every day49%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious67%
- Not serious at all18%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom19%
- Some freedom63%
- Limited freedom12%
E-Mail
- Every day56%
- Once a week or more but not every day22%
- Never19%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day66%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Never18%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day32%
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important39%
- Very important21%
- Fairly important31%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Every day23%
- Once a week or more but not every day46%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually29%
- About half the time38%
- Less than half the time26%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive51%
- Moderately competitive28%
- Not at all competitive13%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually17%
- More than half the time33%
- About half the time21%
Conflict Situations
- Every day22%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week23%
- Once a year or more but not every month38%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Every day21%
- Once a week or more but not every day26%
- Once a month or more but not every week23%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never16%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day16%
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
- Once a year or more but not every month36%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Continually or almost continually24%
- More than half the time22%
- About half the time12%
- Less than half the time28%
- Never13%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Continually or almost continually17%
- More than half the time17%
- Less than half the time40%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important19%
- Very important25%
- Fairly important13%
- Not important at all35%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important22%
- Very important26%
- Not important at all42%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- About half the time13%
- Less than half the time75%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)70%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)30%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Less than half the time80%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day13%
- Once a month or more but not every week28%
- Once a year or more but not every month20%
- Never38%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Every day16%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
Spend Time Sitting
- About half the time13%
- Less than half the time85%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Every day16%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never66%
Public Speaking
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never66%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated12%
- Not at all automated73%
Exposed to Radiation
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Never83%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never73%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never85%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary certificate
Less than high school diploma

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Electronic mail software
Email software, Microsoft Outlook
Video conferencing software
Zoom
Computer aided design CAD software
Bentley MicroStation, Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Geographic information system
Geographic information system GIS systems
Mobile location based services software
Global positioning system GPS software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

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.
Run wiring to connect equipment.
Dig holes or trenches.

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Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.
Connect electrical components or equipment.
Install metering equipment.
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
Solder parts or connections between parts.
Install insulation in equipment or structures.
Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
Lay cables to connect equipment.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Cable Installer-Reparier (Alternate Title: Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer)
Cable Splicer
Line Erector (Power-Line Distribution Erector)
Line Maintainer (Alternate Title: High Voltage Electrician)
Line Repairer
Line Repairer/Maintainer
Transmission Line Worker
Trouble Shooter Ii

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology