§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

overhead line worker

Overhead line workers construct and maintain power supply and control cables in overhead power lines.

Description

Overhead line workers construct and maintain power supply and control cables in overhead power lines. They also make and repair electrical cables connecting customers to the electricity network.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

electricity electrical discharge electrical power safety regulations electric current transmission towers

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity consumption power engineering

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

inspect underground power cables follow safety procedures when working at heights inspect overhead power lines wear appropriate protective gear repair underground power cables work ergonomically install power lines repair overhead power lines

OPTIONALOptional competences

inspect construction supplies respond to electrical power contingencies ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule transport construction supplies assess areas for power line installation provide power connection from bus bars ensure safety in electrical power operations calculate needs for construction supplies

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)