Electrical Linesworker

General:

Installs, maintains, repairs and patrols electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems.

Tasks Include:

  • installs earth stakes, poles and guy wires
  • checks safety of operating conditions for working on electrical equipment and distribution systems of all voltages
  • installs or services aerial equipment such as cross arms, insulators, transformers, street lights and customer supply points
  • covers conductors with insulating materials
  • joins overhead conductors using compression fittings, and adjusts tension
  • performs emergency repairs and de-energising of conductors