Lineworker
A lineman repairing a damaged power line | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Lineworker, powerline worker |
Occupation type | Profession |
| Description | |
Education required | Apprenticeship, Industrial Training Institute |
Related jobs | Electrician |
A lineworker (also called a lineman or powerline worker) constructs and maintains the electric transmission and distribution facilities that deliver electrical energy to industrial, commercial, and residential establishments. A lineworker installs, services, and emergency repairs electrical lines in the case of lightning, wind, ice storm, or ground disruptions. Whereas those who install and maintain electrical wiring inside buildings are electricians, lineworkers generally work at outdoor installations.