Electrical Linesworkers

Electrical Linesworkers install, maintain, repair and patrol electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems.

What the job involves

• Installs conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment

• Installs and maintains equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers

• Attends to electrical breakdowns and emergencies

• Maintains poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting

• Conducts routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network

• Conducts low voltage switching operations

• Fits pole hardware and cross arms