What it pays
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Half of all Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in the U.S. earn more than $95,320 a year — the middle 80% land between $51,470 and $128,690. About 131,070 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$95,320typical pay / year
131,070people in this work
$128,690+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing3
Inspect and test electrical power lines
+Walk the assigned 34 kV span from pole 112 to pole 118 with a partner, visually inspect insulators,…
Inspect and test electrical power lines
+Walk the assigned 34 kV span from pole 112 to pole 118 with a partner, visually inspect insulators, conductors, and hardware under load, perform resistance and voltage tests at each span, record anomalies with photos, and send a signed defect list to lead line foreman by 1700 today.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSMicrosoft ExcelESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Install or repair cables or wires
+Replace the burned neutral jumper on pole 205 tonight, pull in the new insulated phase conductor, tension to…
Install or repair cables or wires
+Replace the burned neutral jumper on pole 205 tonight, pull in the new insulated phase conductor, tension to spec, splice per company standard, ground temporary feed, test insulation resistance under dead-line procedure, and log work completion to the crew chief before shift end.
The tools that do the workComputer aided design and drafting CADDjob descriptionsO*NET
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Erect poles or transmission towers
+Set up the crew at tower 7-3 tomorrow at first light, assemble crane and gin pole, erect the replacement…
Erect poles or transmission towers
+Set up the crew at tower 7-3 tomorrow at first light, assemble crane and gin pole, erect the replacement transmission tower section D, torque anchor bolts to spec, align the tower to adjacent structures, conduct bolt and guy inspections, and update the project supervisor when the section is plumb and secure.
The tools that do the workGeographic information system GISMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Analysing1
Use truck-mounted buckets to reach equipment
+Operate the aerial bucket on unit 42 to reach the failed crossarm at pole 59, hoist the lineman into…
Use truck-mounted buckets to reach equipment
+Operate the aerial bucket on unit 42 to reach the failed crossarm at pole 59, hoist the lineman into position, replace the crossarm and insulator, reconnect conductors following hot work restrictions, perform a diellectric test, and file the safety checklist with the operations manager before leaving site.
The tools that do the workBentley MicroStationjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work16
Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
+Run the pre-shift safety checklist for the 7 a.m. crew, inspect fall-arrest harnesses and hot-line tools,…
Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
+Run the pre-shift safety checklist for the 7 a.m. crew, inspect fall-arrest harnesses and hot-line tools, mark and rope off the Millbrook feeder outage zone, and log equipment condition before we energise any section.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Trim trees that could be hazardous to the functioning of cables or wires.
+Survey the Maple Road span for limbs within two metres of conductors, fell and limb the three identified…
Trim trees that could be hazardous to the functioning of cables or wires.
+Survey the Maple Road span for limbs within two metres of conductors, fell and limb the three identified hazard trees, chip debris clear of the right-of-way, and notify the homeowner at 4 p.m. when restoration is complete.
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Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
+Assign crews for the downtown outage: split tasks between the live-line team and the grounds crew, send the…
Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
+Assign crews for the downtown outage: split tasks between the live-line team and the grounds crew, send the work plan and isolation diagram to Sam in switching, and confirm each worker has PPE and training logged before mobilising at 6 a.m.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Replace or straighten damaged poles.
+Replace the leaning pole at County Line and Route 9: excavate around the base, set the new treated pole…
Replace or straighten damaged poles.
+Replace the leaning pole at County Line and Route 9: excavate around the base, set the new treated pole plumb, reattach crossarms and insulators, and schedule the sectionaliser cut-in for the afternoon crew once grounding checks pass.
The tools that do the workComputer aided design and drafting CADDO*NET
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Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.
+Excavate and set the new pole at Vineyard Substation: bore the hole to specified depth and grade, place and…
Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.
+Excavate and set the new pole at Vineyard Substation: bore the hole to specified depth and grade, place and backfill the pole, rig the boom crane to lift and position the pole safely, then certify the base and guying before the crew returns the line to tension.
The tools that do the workGeographic information system GISGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET
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Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.
+Install the new watt-hour meter and service drop at 412 Pine Street: de-energise the lateral, mount and seal…
Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.
+Install the new watt-hour meter and service drop at 412 Pine Street: de-energise the lateral, mount and seal the meter socket, connect the service conductors to the customer panel, test for proper phasing and record meter serial before restoration.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeO*NET
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Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.
+Clean and tin the damaged phase conductor on pole 42, then twist the corresponding conductor ends together or…
Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.
+Clean and tin the damaged phase conductor on pole 42, then twist the corresponding conductor ends together or secure them with a metal clamp and solder the splice so it passes a pull and continuity test before I re-energise the span today.
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Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
+Install the specified insulating sleeves and fireproof mastic over the repaired joint on feeder A at tower 7,…
Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
+Install the specified insulating sleeves and fireproof mastic over the repaired joint on feeder A at tower 7, fully covering bare metal and labelling the assembly, then photograph and log the protection before signing the safety checklist.
The tools that do the workGeographic information system GISO*NET
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Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
+Hand-pull 1,000 feet of 556 ACSS from reel truck 13 along the right-of-way, keeping steady tension, feed it…
Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
+Hand-pull 1,000 feet of 556 ACSS from reel truck 13 along the right-of-way, keeping steady tension, feed it over the sheave, and stop if tension exceeds safe limits or a snags forms; report progress hourly to the crew lead.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET
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Cut trenches for laying underground cables, using trenchers and cable plows.
+Cut the trench for the new feeder between manhole 3 and 4 using the trencher and cable plow, maintain…
Cut trenches for laying underground cables, using trenchers and cable plows.
+Cut the trench for the new feeder between manhole 3 and 4 using the trencher and cable plow, maintain required cover depth and rock shield, mark conduits every 50 feet, and have the inspector sign off before backfilling today.
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Identify defective devices, transformers, switches
+Walk the circuit and test all transformers and switches on feeder B for load imbalance, oil leaks, and…
Identify defective devices, transformers, switches
+Walk the circuit and test all transformers and switches on feeder B for load imbalance, oil leaks, and insulation failure; tag any defective device, remove it from service with the crew foreman, and schedule replacement within two shifts.
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Climb poles and transmission towers
+Climb the north transmission tower 12 to inspect insulators and hardware, carry two grounding straps and a…
Climb poles and transmission towers
+Climb the north transmission tower 12 to inspect insulators and hardware, carry two grounding straps and a hot stick, stay tied off on every step, photograph any corrosion, and radio the foreman before descending.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Assign tasks
+Assign Friday morning patrols: put Jake on pole inspections along Route 9, Maya on live-line recon at Tower…
Assign tasks
+Assign Friday morning patrols: put Jake on pole inspections along Route 9, Maya on live-line recon at Tower 14, Luis as crew lead, note required hot-stick and rubber-glove kits, confirm everyone gets the site safety briefing before 06:30.
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Resolve problems
+Troubleshoot the outage at Sector B: map the reported arcing to Tower 8, dispatch Maya and Jake with…
Resolve problems
+Troubleshoot the outage at Sector B: map the reported arcing to Tower 8, dispatch Maya and Jake with grounding gear and test sets, hold a quick call to agree lockout steps, and log every action so we can close the ticket by shift end.
The tools that do the workGeographic information system GISESCO
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Ensure safety in electrical power operations
+Confirm all live-work permits and PPE are in place for Monday’s transmission line shutdown, verify each crew…
Ensure safety in electrical power operations
+Confirm all live-work permits and PPE are in place for Monday’s transmission line shutdown, verify each crew member has current rubber-glove certification and rescue plan reviewed, and cancel or reassign any personnel who lack clearance before mobilising.
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Global positioning
+Drive the line patrol, mark global positioning at the damaged crossarm and take load-bearing photos, list the…
Global positioning
+Drive the line patrol, mark global positioning at the damaged crossarm and take load-bearing photos, list the nearby pole ID and crew required, then publish the outage repair ticket for the morning crew.
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