Career - Electrical Linesperson

Electrical Linespersons patrol electrical lines and inspect poles and towers. They are in charge to install earth stakes, power poles, towers and guy wires using power tools and other equipment and also install and maintain aerial equipment such as conductors, cross arms, insulators, street lights, customer supply points, transformers, pole-mounted circuit breakers and switches. They will trim tree branches, clear of power lines using machinery and cover live wire with insulating materials. They need to adjust the tension of cables and join overhead conductors using compression and wrap-on fittings and perform emergency repairs such as isolating live wires and ensure that conductors are correctly connected between the mains and customers' premises when performing installations or repairs. They will monitor safe working conditions, and practise resuscitation, rescue and first aid procedures.

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