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Document Powerline Technician Overview

Powerline technicians construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems. In some jurisdictions, powerline technicians also construct, maintain and repair communication networks. In larger utilities, powerline technicians may also specialize in one of the following areas: transmission lines, overhead and underground distribution, communication networks, and electrical power stations.

Powerline technicians erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires. They install, maintain and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, and othe... Complete Description

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  • Repairs transmission and distribution systems.
  • Installs overhead conductors.
  • Installs protection equipment.
  • Installs lighting systems.
  • Organizes work.
  • Installs metering equipment.
  • Interprets occupational documentation.
  • Installs transmission towers.
  • Applies live-line methods.
  • Communicates in the workplace.

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  • OHSA
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  • ULC
  • PPE
  • LAN
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  • UPS
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