Overhead line worker
Code 7413.1.2
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- electric current
- electrical discharge
- electricity
- electrical power safety regulations
- transmission towers
Skills and competences
- inspect underground power cables
- inspect overhead power lines
- install power lines
- repair overhead power lines
- repair underground power cables
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- work ergonomically
- wear appropriate protective gear
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences