Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
O*NET Code: 49-9051.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
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💼 Also Known As
Aerial LinemanCable InspectorCable InstallerCable Installer RepairerCable LayerCable RepairerCable SplicerCable Systems InstallerCable Systems MaintainerCable TesterCablemanClass Gloving Electrical LinemanClass Rubber Gloving LinemanClimberElectric InstallerElectric Power Line RepairerElectric Powerline ExaminerElectric ServicemanElectric Utility LineworkerElectrical High Tension Tester
⚡ Skills (17)
Active Listening3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Monitoring3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Coordination3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Repairing3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (13)
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Zoom
Video conferencing software
0Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
0Inventory management software
Inventory management software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers → Electricians
Transition Difficulty: Easy (68% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (17)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 4
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Repairing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Installation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Equipment Maintenance
Current: 3Target: 3
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