Electrical Linesworker
As an electrical linesworker, you install, maintain, repair and patrol electrical equipment associated with electrical supply.
A related role is a technical cable jointer, which involves joining insulated electric power cables in underground conduits and trenches, and preparing cable terminations for connection to overhead lines and electrical equipment.
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Benefits
- Outdoor work
- Salary
- Physical work
A typical day may involve:
- installing conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment
- installing and maintaining equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
- attending electrical breakdowns and emergencies
- maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting
- routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network
- conducting low voltage switching operations
- fitting pole hardware and cross arms
It helps to be good at:
- Physical tasks
- Using tools
- Working at heights
- Communicating clearly
- Solving problems
Qualifications/pathway options:
- Cert III ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Overhead
- Cert III Power Systems – Transmission Overhead
- Cert III ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Cable Jointing
- Apprenticeship
You may be able to work in:
- Construction
- Infrastructure services
Related Roles
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Electrician
-
Cabler
- Electrical engineering technician
