# Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

> Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 49-9051.00
- **Summary:** Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

## Aliases

- Electrical Lineman
- Lineworker
- Power Lineman
- Service Man
- Class Gloving Electrical Lineman
- Class Rubber Gloving Lineman
- Electrical Lineworker
- Power Lineman Technician
- Third Step Lineman
- Troubleman
- Aerial Lineman
- Cable Inspector

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites. | Core | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.n |
| Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Replace or straighten damaged poles. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ao |
| String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Travel in trucks, helicopters, and airplanes to inspect lines for freedom from obstruction and adequacy of insulation. | Core | 4.A.3.a.4.a |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures. | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Control power supply connections. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Climb equipment or structures to access work areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.n |
| Install insulation in equipment or structures. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Repair electrical circuits or wiring. | 4.A.3.b.5.b |
| Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites. | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Run wiring to connect equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Align equipment or machinery. | 4.A.3.a.2.ao |
| Install metering equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.t |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |
| Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work. | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Dig holes or trenches. | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.h |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Solder parts or connections between parts. | 4.A.3.a.2.ai |
| Lay cables to connect equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.ah |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 4 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 4 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 4 |
| Near Vision | ability | 4 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.75 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.75 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.62 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.62 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.62 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.62 |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 3.58 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.5 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.4 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Troubleshooting | transferable_skill | 3.38 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.38 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.33 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.32 |
| Transportation | knowledge | 3.31 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.26 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.13 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Repairing | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Systems Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.12 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.12 |
| Response Orientation | ability | 3.12 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 3.12 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Stamina | ability | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | ability | 3.12 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Email Software | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software | yes | no |
| Computer aided design and drafting CADD software | Computer aided design CAD software | no | no |
| Email software | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system | no | no |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 5 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.99 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 4.93 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.91 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.86 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.86 |
| Exposed to High Places | 4.82 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 4.75 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.75 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 4.69 |
| Contact With Others | 4.56 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.56 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.54 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.52 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 4.5 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 4.43 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.42 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 4.41 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 4.39 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 4.33 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 4.32 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.3 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.27 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.19 |
| Physical Proximity | 4.15 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 4.14 |
| Time Pressure | 4.11 |
| Consequence of Error | 4.06 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.94 |
| E-Mail | 3.93 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.93 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.74 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.68 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 3.62 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.4 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.37 |
| Level of Competition | 3.34 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.23 |
| Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | 3.22 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 3.17 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 50.29 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 18.88 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 18.08 |
| Some College Courses | 9.94 |
| First Professional Degree | 2.81 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 6.33 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 6.16 |
| Dependability | work_style | 5 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 4.69 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 4.47 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 4 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.8 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 3 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 2.66 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 2.36 |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 2.16 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 2.04 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 2.02 |
| Integrity | work_style | 1.86 |
| Self-Control | work_style | 1.8 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 49-9052.00 | role-49-9052-00 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Primary-Short |
| 47-3013.00 | role-47-3013-00 | Helpers--Electricians | Primary-Short |
| 47-2111.00 | role-47-2111-00 | Electricians | Primary-Short |
| 49-2095.00 | role-49-2095-00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Primary-Short |
| 53-7041.00 | role-53-7041-00 | Hoist and Winch Operators | Primary-Short |
| 49-2093.00 | role-49-2093-00 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Primary-Long |
| 49-9097.00 | role-49-9097-00 | Signal and Track Switch Repairers | Primary-Long |
| 49-2092.00 | role-49-2092-00 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | Primary-Long |
| 49-9096.00 | role-49-9096-00 | Riggers | Primary-Long |
| 51-8012.00 | role-51-8012-00 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Primary-Long |
| 47-2151.00 | role-47-2151-00 | Pipelayers | Supplemental |
| 47-3015.00 | role-47-3015-00 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Energy & Natural Resources | energy-natural-resources |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Construction Trades | construction-trades |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 92560
- **Mean Wage:** 90110
- **Pct10Wage:** 50020
- **Pct25Wage:** 65740
- **Pct75Wage:** 107940
- **Pct90Wage:** 126610
- **Employment:** 123680
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 60620 | 102050 | 130.42 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 45860 | 75020 | 7.04 |
| 237130 | 237130 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | National industry | 37070 | 72550 | 197.37 |
| 221112 | 221112 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | National industry | 6440 | 107160 | 112.62 |
| 238210 | 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | National industry | 6260 | 73590 | 7.28 |
| 221111 | 221111 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | National industry | 640 | 116540 | 116.65 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 510 | 96150 | 0.23 |
| 51 | 51 | Information | Sector | 370 | 56640 | 0.16 |
| 221113 | 221113 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | National industry | 310 | 105400 | 10.41 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 310 | 60930 | 0.04 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 290 | 109700 | 0.08 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 270 | 84370 | 0.05 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 237130 | 237130 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | National industry | 37070 | 197.37 |
| 22 | 22 | Utilities | Sector | 60620 | 130.42 |
| 221111 | 221111 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | National industry | 640 | 116.65 |
| 221112 | 221112 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | National industry | 6440 | 112.62 |
| 221118 | 221118 | Other Electric Power Generation | National industry | 170 | 60.73 |
| 221113 | 221113 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | National industry | 310 | 10.41 |
| 238210 | 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | National industry | 6260 | 7.28 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 45860 | 7.04 |
- **Count:** 18

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.097 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.081398 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.6397462 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.118984 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 17
- **Percentile:** 14
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 15 | felten_aioe |
| 3 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 34 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.081398 | 15 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0 | 3 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.11164870632624739 | 34 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.097
- **Percentile:** 28
- **Band:** Low
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0
- **Beta:** 0
- **Gamma:** 0

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 6.6
- **Growth Percentile:** 84
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 10.7
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 65
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 127.4
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 135.8

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 23
- **Skills:** 35
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 10
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 1cceb69c6ce3911b