Career Profile

Electrical Power-line Installer/Repairer

What They Do

Just the Facts

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
People who do this job report that:
l
You would often handle loads up to 50 lbs., sometimes up to 100 lbs. You will need a lot of strength at this
level.
l
Work in this occupation involves use of protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing
protection, a hard hat, or personal flotation devices
l
Exposure to pollutants, gases, dust, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, etc.
l
Lighting is either extremely bright or inadequate
l
Conditions are very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F)
l
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the
time
l
Exposed to conditions such as high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, and chemicals more than
once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous equipment such as saws, machinery, or vehicular traffic more than once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous situations involving possible injury such as cuts, bites, stings, and minor burns more
than once a month
l

l
Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
l
Work in this occupation requires being outside most of the time
l
Work in this occupation involves use of special protective items such as a breathing apparatus, safety harness,
full protection suit, or radiation protection
l
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time
l
Work at heights above 8 feet more than once a month on structures such as ladders, poles, scaffolding, and
catwalks
Working in this career involves (physical activities):
l
Maintaining a body position that prevents falling when in an unstable position
l
Judging how far away an object is, or which of several objects is closer or farther away
l
Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching
l
Seeing clearly up close
l
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects
l
Using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring
Work Hours and Travel
l
Irregular hours
l
Overtime work
l
Weekend work
Specialty and Similar Careers
Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:
l
Street Railway Line Installer -- Installs, inspects, and maintains street-railway electrical and related equipment,
such as poles, feeder cables, trolley wires and supports, and high-tension lines, following blueprints, manuals,
and work orders.
l
Trolley Wire Installer -- Installs and maintains electric wire in underground mine to provide power source for
mine locomotives.
l
Aerial Lineman --
l
Electrical High Tension Tester --
l
Underground Conduit Installer --
Is This For You?

Skills You Need

Workplace Skills
Workplace skills are practiced activities that help people become successful in all kinds of careers. Here's
a list of the workplace skills that are used in this career.

Tell me more about Workplace Skills ...
Improve Your Skills:
Skills are wonderful because you can always improve them! All it takes is a little hard work and motivation.
So if you see that a career requires more skill than you currently have, don't worry it's always possible to
learn more skills.
What To Learn

High School
What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career?
Get your answers from the Architecture and Construction cluster.
Education Level
Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.
High school (GED), plus on-the-job training
Most companies require line installers and repairers to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Employers look for people with basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry and good reading skills.
Technical knowledge of electricity or electronics obtained through military service, vocational programs, or
community colleges is helpful. Line installers and repairers get most of their training on the job. Electrical
line installers and repairers often must complete formal apprenticeships or other employer training
programs. These programs, which can last up to 5 years, combine on-the-job training with technical
instruction and are sometimes administered jointly by the employer and the union representing the
workers. Safety regulations define the training and educational requirements for apprentice electrical line
installers, but licensure is not required.
Extra Requirements
Although it is not mandatory, certification for line installers and repairers is available from several
associations. For example, the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers certification for
line installers and repairers in several specialty areas. The Fiber Optic Association also offers certification
programs specifically in fiber optics: the FOA Certification presents three levels of fiber optic certification
for telecommunications line installers and repairers.

For additional information, visit these websites:
l
http://www.njatc.org
l
http://www.thefoa.org
Money And Outlook


California Earnings

California Regional Earnings
California Metropolitan Areas Wages



National Earnings



Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional
credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?



California's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
California's Regional Employment and Outlook
Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)



National Employment and Outlook
Connections

Job Bank Links

Copyright 2014 Xap Corporation. All rights reserved.
California Colleges
E-mailed by: Raylo Taitano
Installs or repairs cables or wires used in electrical power
or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy
duty transmission towers.
This career is part of the Architecture and Construction
cluster.

A person in this career:
l
Adheres to safety practices and procedures, such as checking
equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
l
Tests conductors, according to electrical diagrams and
specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to
prevent incorrect connections.
l
Opens switches or attaches grounding devices to remove
electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate
repairs.
l
Climbs poles or uses truck-mounted buckets to access
equipment.
l
Drives vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
l
Identifies defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers,
fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or
wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
l
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution and
transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and
related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and
switches.
l
Digs holes, using augers, and sets poles, using cranes and
power equipment.
l
Places insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and
joints.
l
Installs watt-hour meters and connects service drops between
power lines and consumers' facilities.

Related Careers
l
Mechanics and Repairers Supervisor
l
Telecommunications Line
Installer/Repairer
l
Wind Turbine Service Technician
Multimedia
Watch a one-minute video
showing what it's like to work in
this career or related careers

Electrical Power-Line
Installers and Repairers
watch video
Get QuickTime Player
Interests:
The following categories describe the work interests (compatible
with Holland's Model) of people who tend to succeed in this career:

Realistic You are a "doer". You like physical activities and
projects. You like to find the answers to problems by doing hands-on
work instead of talking about solutions.
Investigative You are a "thinker". When you have a problem, you
like to analyze it and look at different ways to solve it. You like to
work by yourself, and you don''t like explaining your ideas to other
people.
Conventional You are an "organizer". Keeping things neat and
organized is important to you. You like working with charts and
reports, and work well with power and authority.

Your Interests:
Now that you know the work interests
for this career, would you like to find
your personal work interests?

Try the Interest Profiler.

Work Values:
Work values are aspects of work that are satisfying to you. The following
work values are generally associated with this career.
Independence It's very important to you that your work allows you to
make decisions on your own. You want to try out your own ideas and
work with little supervision.
Support It's very important to you to know the company stands behind
its workers and has competent, considerate and fair management.
Working Conditions It's very important to you that your work satisfies
your needs in areas like salary, job security and your working style
preferences, such as working alone, staying busy all the time or having
variety in your work tasks.
Tell me more about Work Values ...

Your Work Values:
Now that you know the work
values for this career, would you
like to find your personal work
values?

Try the Work Values Sorter.

Aptitudes:
Aptitudes reflect a person's ability to acquire skills and knowledge.

The following aptitudes are important for success in this career:
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General learning ability
l
Eye-hand coordination
l
Manual dexterity
l
General learning ability Middle third
l
Verbal aptitude Middle third
l
Numerical aptitude Bottom third
l
Spatial perception Middle third
l
Form perception Middle third
l
Clerical perception Middle third
l
Eye-hand coordination Top 10%
l
Finger dexterity Top one-third
l
Manual dexterity Middle third

Tell me more about Aptitudes ...
Basic Skills
The following skills are important for
this career:
l
Reading comprehension medium
(Level 3)
l
Active listening medium (Level 4)
l
Speaking medium (Level 3)
l
Critical thinking medium (Level 3)
l
Active learning medium (Level 3)
l
Monitoring medium (Level 4)
These skills are necessary but not
as important:
l
Writing low (Level 2)
l
Mathematics low (Level 1)
l
Science low (Level 1)
l
Learning strategies low (Level 2)
Tell me more about Basic Skills ...

Your Basic Skills:
Now that you know the basic skills for this career, would you like to
find your personal basic skills?

Try the Basic Skills Survey.

Transferable Skills
Here's a list of skills used in this career that
are also used in other careers.

High level of skill required
l
Observing and diagnosing electrical/electronic
problems
l
Repairing electrical/electronic objects
Medium level of skill required
l
Following manufacturing blueprints and
diagrams
l
Operating earth moving or drilling equipment
l
Repairing large fixed structures and objects
l
Using electrical repair hand and power tools
l
Using electrical/electronic testing instruments
l
Using welding and soldering machines and
equipment
Tell me more about Transferable Skills ...

Your Transferable Skills:
Now that you know the transferable skills for this career,
would you like to find your personal transferable skills?

Try the Transferable Skills Checklist.

Medium level of skill required
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Complex problem solving
l
Coordination
l
Equipment maintenance
l
Judgment and decision making
l
Management of personnel resources
l
Operation and control
l
Operation monitoring
l
Quality control analysis
l
Repairing
l
Time management
l
Troubleshooting
Beyond High School
Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
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Lineworker
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Average Annual Wage $92,300
Entry Annual Wage $56,720
Experienced Annual Wage $117,600
Average Hourly Wage $44.38
Entry Hourly Wage $27.27
Experienced Hourly Wage $56.54
Median Hourly Wage $48.39
Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bakersfield-Delano MSA $89,560 or $43.06/hr $55,250 or $26.57/hr $116,330 or $55.93/hr
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD $97,210 or $46.74/hr $71,130 or $34.20/hr $117,440 or $56.46/hr
Mother Lode Region $97,860 or $47.05/hr $64,210 or $30.87/hr $117,860 or $56.66/hr
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA $93,500 or $44.95/hr $63,190 or $30.38/hr $117,030 or $56.27/hr
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward MD $99,310 or $47.75/hr $64,480 or $31.00/hr $121,300 or $58.32/hr
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta MSA $90,430 or $43.48/hr $58,780 or $28.26/hr $116,900 or $56.20/hr
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA $87,500 or $42.07/hr $53,300 or $25.62/hr $116,490 or $56.00/hr
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos MSA $84,850 or $40.79/hr $39,600 or $19.04/hr $118,310 or $56.88/hr
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA $89,480 or $43.02/hr $52,220 or $25.10/hr $115,880 or $55.71/hr
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD $86,590 or $41.63/hr $53,030 or $25.49/hr $115,320 or $55.44/hr
Average Annual Wage $63,380
Average Hourly Wage $30.47
Average Annual Range$36,370 to $91,150
Outlook
Stable
Annual growth rate is estimated to be 19%
Job Openings 350 estimated annual job openings
Employment 6,400 were employed in this occupation
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
Bakersfield-Delano MSA 290 48% 14 10 24
Riverside-San Bernardino-
Ontario MSA
930 23% 21 33 54
Sacramento-Arden Arcade-
Rosevile MSA
300 23% 7 10 17
San Diego-Carlsbad-San
Marcos MSA
840 29% 25 30 55
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
MSA
190 58% 11 7 18
Vallejo-Fairfield MSA 300 33% 10 11 21
Yuba City MSA 30 33% 1 1
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
North Coast Region 70 14% 1 3 4
Northern Mountains Region 50 0% 1 2 3
El Centro MSA 90 11% 1 3 4
Los Angeles-Long Beach-
Glendale MD
1,090 17% 19 39 58
Mother Lode Region 40 0% 1 1 2
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD 250 16% 4 9 13
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-
Goleta MSA
150 7% 1 5 6
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-
Ventura MSA
160 6% 1 6 7
Outlook stable
The employment change from 2012 to 2022 is estimated to be +8.9%.
(The National average for all occupations is +13%)
Job Openings very small number
A total of 4990 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2012 and 2022.
(The National Average for all occupations is 7,242 openings)
Employment small occupation
This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 114,500 workers in 2012.
(The National average for all occupations is 191,847 workers)
Growth Average growth
Employment growth will be largely due to the growing population and expansion of cities. With each
new housing development or office park, new lines are installed and will require maintenance. In
addition, the interstate power grid will continue to grow in complexity to ensure reliability. Good job
opportunities are expected overall. Highly skilled workers with apprenticeship training or a 2-year
associate's degree in telecommunications, electronics, or electricity should have the best job
opportunities. Employment opportunities should be particularly good for electrical power-line installers
and repairers, as many workers in this field are expected to retire. Because of layoffs in the 1990s,
more of the electrical power industry is near retirement age than in most industries. This is of special
concern for electrical line workers who must be in good physical shape and cannot necessarily put off
retirement.
Non
Traditional
Occupation
This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2013.
Industries
Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
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Electric power generation, transmission and distribution (NAICS221100) (47.6%)
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Technical and Trade Schools (NAICS611500) (21.1%)
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Local government (NAICS930000) (11.4%)
Associations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
900 Seventh St NW
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.ibew.org

Internet Sites
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
http://www.ibew.org

Myfuture.com
http://www.myfuture.com

Related Career Information Sources
O*NET-SOC occupation
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051.00
http://www.onetcenter.org/online.html

SOC occupation
Electrical Power-line Installers and Repairers 49-9051
http://www.bls.gov/soc/socguide.htm

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

Military Career Opportunities
None available


Career Profile


Electrical Power-line Installer/Repairer

What They Do

Just the Facts

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
People who do this job report that:
l
You would often handle loads up to 50 lbs., sometimes up to 100 lbs. You will need a lot of strength at this
level.
l
Work in this occupation involves use of protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing
protection, a hard hat, or personal flotation devices
l
Exposure to pollutants, gases, dust, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, etc.
l
Lighting is either extremely bright or inadequate
l
Conditions are very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F)
l
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the
time
l
Exposed to conditions such as high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, and chemicals more than
once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous equipment such as saws, machinery, or vehicular traffic more than once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous situations involving possible injury such as cuts, bites, stings, and minor burns more
than once a month
l

l
Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
l
Work in this occupation requires being outside most of the time
l
Work in this occupation involves use of special protective items such as a breathing apparatus, safety harness,
full protection suit, or radiation protection
l
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time
l
Work at heights above 8 feet more than once a month on structures such as ladders, poles, scaffolding, and
catwalks
Working in this career involves (physical activities):
l
Maintaining a body position that prevents falling when in an unstable position
l
Judging how far away an object is, or which of several objects is closer or farther away
l
Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching
l
Seeing clearly up close
l
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects
l
Using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring
Work Hours and Travel
l
Irregular hours
l
Overtime work
l
Weekend work
Specialty and Similar Careers
Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:
l
Street Railway Line Installer -- Installs, inspects, and maintains street-railway electrical and related equipment,
such as poles, feeder cables, trolley wires and supports, and high-tension lines, following blueprints, manuals,
and work orders.
l
Trolley Wire Installer -- Installs and maintains electric wire in underground mine to provide power source for
mine locomotives.
l
Aerial Lineman --
l
Electrical High Tension Tester --
l
Underground Conduit Installer --
Is This For You?

Skills You Need

Workplace Skills
Workplace skills are practiced activities that help people become successful in all kinds of careers. Here's
a list of the workplace skills that are used in this career.

Tell me more about Workplace Skills ...
Improve Your Skills:
Skills are wonderful because you can always improve them! All it takes is a little hard work and motivation.
So if you see that a career requires more skill than you currently have, don't worry it's always possible to
learn more skills.
What To Learn

High School
What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career?
Get your answers from the Architecture and Construction cluster.
Education Level
Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.
High school (GED), plus on-the-job training
Most companies require line installers and repairers to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Employers look for people with basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry and good reading skills.
Technical knowledge of electricity or electronics obtained through military service, vocational programs, or
community colleges is helpful. Line installers and repairers get most of their training on the job. Electrical
line installers and repairers often must complete formal apprenticeships or other employer training
programs. These programs, which can last up to 5 years, combine on-the-job training with technical
instruction and are sometimes administered jointly by the employer and the union representing the
workers. Safety regulations define the training and educational requirements for apprentice electrical line
installers, but licensure is not required.
Extra Requirements
Although it is not mandatory, certification for line installers and repairers is available from several
associations. For example, the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers certification for
line installers and repairers in several specialty areas. The Fiber Optic Association also offers certification
programs specifically in fiber optics: the FOA Certification presents three levels of fiber optic certification
for telecommunications line installers and repairers.

For additional information, visit these websites:
l
http://www.njatc.org
l
http://www.thefoa.org
Money And Outlook


California Earnings

California Regional Earnings
California Metropolitan Areas Wages



National Earnings



Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional
credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?



California's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
California's Regional Employment and Outlook
Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)



National Employment and Outlook
Connections

Job Bank Links

Copyright 2014 Xap Corporation. All rights reserved.
California Colleges
E-mailed by: Raylo Taitano
Installs or repairs cables or wires used in electrical power
or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy
duty transmission towers.
This career is part of the Architecture and Construction
cluster.

A person in this career:
l
Adheres to safety practices and procedures, such as checking
equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
l
Tests conductors, according to electrical diagrams and
specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to
prevent incorrect connections.
l
Opens switches or attaches grounding devices to remove
electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate
repairs.
l
Climbs poles or uses truck-mounted buckets to access
equipment.
l
Drives vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
l
Identifies defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers,
fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or
wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
l
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution and
transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and
related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and
switches.
l
Digs holes, using augers, and sets poles, using cranes and
power equipment.
l
Places insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and
joints.
l
Installs watt-hour meters and connects service drops between
power lines and consumers' facilities.

Related Careers
l
Mechanics and Repairers Supervisor
l
Telecommunications Line
Installer/Repairer
l
Wind Turbine Service Technician
Multimedia
Watch a one-minute video
showing what it's like to work in
this career or related careers

Electrical Power-Line
Installers and Repairers
watch video
Get QuickTime Player
Interests:
The following categories describe the work interests (compatible
with Holland's Model) of people who tend to succeed in this career:

Realistic You are a "doer". You like physical activities and
projects. You like to find the answers to problems by doing hands-on
work instead of talking about solutions.
Investigative You are a "thinker". When you have a problem, you
like to analyze it and look at different ways to solve it. You like to
work by yourself, and you don''t like explaining your ideas to other
people.
Conventional You are an "organizer". Keeping things neat and
organized is important to you. You like working with charts and
reports, and work well with power and authority.

Your Interests:
Now that you know the work interests
for this career, would you like to find
your personal work interests?

Try the Interest Profiler.

Work Values:
Work values are aspects of work that are satisfying to you. The following
work values are generally associated with this career.
Independence It's very important to you that your work allows you to
make decisions on your own. You want to try out your own ideas and
work with little supervision.
Support It's very important to you to know the company stands behind
its workers and has competent, considerate and fair management.
Working Conditions It's very important to you that your work satisfies
your needs in areas like salary, job security and your working style
preferences, such as working alone, staying busy all the time or having
variety in your work tasks.
Tell me more about Work Values ...

Your Work Values:
Now that you know the work
values for this career, would you
like to find your personal work
values?

Try the Work Values Sorter.

Aptitudes:
Aptitudes reflect a person's ability to acquire skills and knowledge.

The following aptitudes are important for success in this career:
l
General learning ability
l
Eye-hand coordination
l
Manual dexterity
l
General learning ability Middle third
l
Verbal aptitude Middle third
l
Numerical aptitude Bottom third
l
Spatial perception Middle third
l
Form perception Middle third
l
Clerical perception Middle third
l
Eye-hand coordination Top 10%
l
Finger dexterity Top one-third
l
Manual dexterity Middle third

Tell me more about Aptitudes ...
Basic Skills
The following skills are important for
this career:
l
Reading comprehension medium
(Level 3)
l
Active listening medium (Level 4)
l
Speaking medium (Level 3)
l
Critical thinking medium (Level 3)
l
Active learning medium (Level 3)
l
Monitoring medium (Level 4)
These skills are necessary but not
as important:
l
Writing low (Level 2)
l
Mathematics low (Level 1)
l
Science low (Level 1)
l
Learning strategies low (Level 2)
Tell me more about Basic Skills ...

Your Basic Skills:
Now that you know the basic skills for this career, would you like to
find your personal basic skills?

Try the Basic Skills Survey.

Transferable Skills
Here's a list of skills used in this career that
are also used in other careers.

High level of skill required
l
Observing and diagnosing electrical/electronic
problems
l
Repairing electrical/electronic objects
Medium level of skill required
l
Following manufacturing blueprints and
diagrams
l
Operating earth moving or drilling equipment
l
Repairing large fixed structures and objects
l
Using electrical repair hand and power tools
l
Using electrical/electronic testing instruments
l
Using welding and soldering machines and
equipment
Tell me more about Transferable Skills ...

Your Transferable Skills:
Now that you know the transferable skills for this career,
would you like to find your personal transferable skills?

Try the Transferable Skills Checklist.

Medium level of skill required
l
Complex problem solving
l
Coordination
l
Equipment maintenance
l
Judgment and decision making
l
Management of personnel resources
l
Operation and control
l
Operation monitoring
l
Quality control analysis
l
Repairing
l
Time management
l
Troubleshooting
Beyond High School
Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
l
Lineworker
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Average Annual Wage $92,300
Entry Annual Wage $56,720
Experienced Annual Wage $117,600
Average Hourly Wage $44.38
Entry Hourly Wage $27.27
Experienced Hourly Wage $56.54
Median Hourly Wage $48.39
Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bakersfield-Delano MSA $89,560 or $43.06/hr $55,250 or $26.57/hr $116,330 or $55.93/hr
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD $97,210 or $46.74/hr $71,130 or $34.20/hr $117,440 or $56.46/hr
Mother Lode Region $97,860 or $47.05/hr $64,210 or $30.87/hr $117,860 or $56.66/hr
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA $93,500 or $44.95/hr $63,190 or $30.38/hr $117,030 or $56.27/hr
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward MD $99,310 or $47.75/hr $64,480 or $31.00/hr $121,300 or $58.32/hr
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta MSA $90,430 or $43.48/hr $58,780 or $28.26/hr $116,900 or $56.20/hr
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA $87,500 or $42.07/hr $53,300 or $25.62/hr $116,490 or $56.00/hr
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos MSA $84,850 or $40.79/hr $39,600 or $19.04/hr $118,310 or $56.88/hr
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA $89,480 or $43.02/hr $52,220 or $25.10/hr $115,880 or $55.71/hr
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD $86,590 or $41.63/hr $53,030 or $25.49/hr $115,320 or $55.44/hr
Average Annual Wage $63,380
Average Hourly Wage $30.47
Average Annual Range$36,370 to $91,150
Outlook
Stable
Annual growth rate is estimated to be 19%
Job Openings 350 estimated annual job openings
Employment 6,400 were employed in this occupation
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
Bakersfield-Delano MSA 290 48% 14 10 24
Riverside-San Bernardino-
Ontario MSA
930 23% 21 33 54
Sacramento-Arden Arcade-
Rosevile MSA
300 23% 7 10 17
San Diego-Carlsbad-San
Marcos MSA
840 29% 25 30 55
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
MSA
190 58% 11 7 18
Vallejo-Fairfield MSA 300 33% 10 11 21
Yuba City MSA 30 33% 1 1
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
North Coast Region 70 14% 1 3 4
Northern Mountains Region 50 0% 1 2 3
El Centro MSA 90 11% 1 3 4
Los Angeles-Long Beach-
Glendale MD
1,090 17% 19 39 58
Mother Lode Region 40 0% 1 1 2
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD 250 16% 4 9 13
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-
Goleta MSA
150 7% 1 5 6
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-
Ventura MSA
160 6% 1 6 7
Outlook stable
The employment change from 2012 to 2022 is estimated to be +8.9%.
(The National average for all occupations is +13%)
Job Openings very small number
A total of 4990 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2012 and 2022.
(The National Average for all occupations is 7,242 openings)
Employment small occupation
This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 114,500 workers in 2012.
(The National average for all occupations is 191,847 workers)
Growth Average growth
Employment growth will be largely due to the growing population and expansion of cities. With each
new housing development or office park, new lines are installed and will require maintenance. In
addition, the interstate power grid will continue to grow in complexity to ensure reliability. Good job
opportunities are expected overall. Highly skilled workers with apprenticeship training or a 2-year
associate's degree in telecommunications, electronics, or electricity should have the best job
opportunities. Employment opportunities should be particularly good for electrical power-line installers
and repairers, as many workers in this field are expected to retire. Because of layoffs in the 1990s,
more of the electrical power industry is near retirement age than in most industries. This is of special
concern for electrical line workers who must be in good physical shape and cannot necessarily put off
retirement.
Non
Traditional
Occupation
This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2013.
Industries
Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
l
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution (NAICS221100) (47.6%)
l
Technical and Trade Schools (NAICS611500) (21.1%)
l
Local government (NAICS930000) (11.4%)
Associations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
900 Seventh St NW
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.ibew.org

Internet Sites
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
http://www.ibew.org

Myfuture.com
http://www.myfuture.com

Related Career Information Sources
O*NET-SOC occupation
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051.00
http://www.onetcenter.org/online.html

SOC occupation
Electrical Power-line Installers and Repairers 49-9051
http://www.bls.gov/soc/socguide.htm

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

Military Career Opportunities
None available


Career Profile


Electrical Power-line Installer/Repairer

What They Do

Just the Facts

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
People who do this job report that:
l
You would often handle loads up to 50 lbs., sometimes up to 100 lbs. You will need a lot of strength at this
level.
l
Work in this occupation involves use of protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing
protection, a hard hat, or personal flotation devices
l
Exposure to pollutants, gases, dust, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, etc.
l
Lighting is either extremely bright or inadequate
l
Conditions are very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F)
l
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the
time
l
Exposed to conditions such as high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, and chemicals more than
once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous equipment such as saws, machinery, or vehicular traffic more than once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous situations involving possible injury such as cuts, bites, stings, and minor burns more
than once a month
l

l
Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
l
Work in this occupation requires being outside most of the time
l
Work in this occupation involves use of special protective items such as a breathing apparatus, safety harness,
full protection suit, or radiation protection
l
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time
l
Work at heights above 8 feet more than once a month on structures such as ladders, poles, scaffolding, and
catwalks
Working in this career involves (physical activities):
l
Maintaining a body position that prevents falling when in an unstable position
l
Judging how far away an object is, or which of several objects is closer or farther away
l
Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching
l
Seeing clearly up close
l
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects
l
Using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring
Work Hours and Travel
l
Irregular hours
l
Overtime work
l
Weekend work
Specialty and Similar Careers
Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:
l
Street Railway Line Installer -- Installs, inspects, and maintains street-railway electrical and related equipment,
such as poles, feeder cables, trolley wires and supports, and high-tension lines, following blueprints, manuals,
and work orders.
l
Trolley Wire Installer -- Installs and maintains electric wire in underground mine to provide power source for
mine locomotives.
l
Aerial Lineman --
l
Electrical High Tension Tester --
l
Underground Conduit Installer --
Is This For You?

Skills You Need

Workplace Skills
Workplace skills are practiced activities that help people become successful in all kinds of careers. Here's
a list of the workplace skills that are used in this career.

Tell me more about Workplace Skills ...
Improve Your Skills:
Skills are wonderful because you can always improve them! All it takes is a little hard work and motivation.
So if you see that a career requires more skill than you currently have, don't worry it's always possible to
learn more skills.
What To Learn

High School
What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career?
Get your answers from the Architecture and Construction cluster.
Education Level
Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.
High school (GED), plus on-the-job training
Most companies require line installers and repairers to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Employers look for people with basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry and good reading skills.
Technical knowledge of electricity or electronics obtained through military service, vocational programs, or
community colleges is helpful. Line installers and repairers get most of their training on the job. Electrical
line installers and repairers often must complete formal apprenticeships or other employer training
programs. These programs, which can last up to 5 years, combine on-the-job training with technical
instruction and are sometimes administered jointly by the employer and the union representing the
workers. Safety regulations define the training and educational requirements for apprentice electrical line
installers, but licensure is not required.
Extra Requirements
Although it is not mandatory, certification for line installers and repairers is available from several
associations. For example, the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers certification for
line installers and repairers in several specialty areas. The Fiber Optic Association also offers certification
programs specifically in fiber optics: the FOA Certification presents three levels of fiber optic certification
for telecommunications line installers and repairers.

For additional information, visit these websites:
l
http://www.njatc.org
l
http://www.thefoa.org
Money And Outlook


California Earnings

California Regional Earnings
California Metropolitan Areas Wages



National Earnings



Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional
credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?



California's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
California's Regional Employment and Outlook
Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)



National Employment and Outlook
Connections

Job Bank Links

Copyright 2014 Xap Corporation. All rights reserved.
California Colleges
E-mailed by: Raylo Taitano
Installs or repairs cables or wires used in electrical power
or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy
duty transmission towers.
This career is part of the Architecture and Construction
cluster.

A person in this career:
l
Adheres to safety practices and procedures, such as checking
equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
l
Tests conductors, according to electrical diagrams and
specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to
prevent incorrect connections.
l
Opens switches or attaches grounding devices to remove
electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate
repairs.
l
Climbs poles or uses truck-mounted buckets to access
equipment.
l
Drives vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
l
Identifies defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers,
fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or
wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
l
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution and
transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and
related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and
switches.
l
Digs holes, using augers, and sets poles, using cranes and
power equipment.
l
Places insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and
joints.
l
Installs watt-hour meters and connects service drops between
power lines and consumers' facilities.

Related Careers
l
Mechanics and Repairers Supervisor
l
Telecommunications Line
Installer/Repairer
l
Wind Turbine Service Technician
Multimedia
Watch a one-minute video
showing what it's like to work in
this career or related careers

Electrical Power-Line
Installers and Repairers
watch video
Get QuickTime Player
Interests:
The following categories describe the work interests (compatible
with Holland's Model) of people who tend to succeed in this career:

Realistic You are a "doer". You like physical activities and
projects. You like to find the answers to problems by doing hands-on
work instead of talking about solutions.
Investigative You are a "thinker". When you have a problem, you
like to analyze it and look at different ways to solve it. You like to
work by yourself, and you don''t like explaining your ideas to other
people.
Conventional You are an "organizer". Keeping things neat and
organized is important to you. You like working with charts and
reports, and work well with power and authority.

Your Interests:
Now that you know the work interests
for this career, would you like to find
your personal work interests?

Try the Interest Profiler.

Work Values:
Work values are aspects of work that are satisfying to you. The following
work values are generally associated with this career.
Independence It's very important to you that your work allows you to
make decisions on your own. You want to try out your own ideas and
work with little supervision.
Support It's very important to you to know the company stands behind
its workers and has competent, considerate and fair management.
Working Conditions It's very important to you that your work satisfies
your needs in areas like salary, job security and your working style
preferences, such as working alone, staying busy all the time or having
variety in your work tasks.
Tell me more about Work Values ...

Your Work Values:
Now that you know the work
values for this career, would you
like to find your personal work
values?

Try the Work Values Sorter.

Aptitudes:
Aptitudes reflect a person's ability to acquire skills and knowledge.

The following aptitudes are important for success in this career:
l
General learning ability
l
Eye-hand coordination
l
Manual dexterity
l
General learning ability Middle third
l
Verbal aptitude Middle third
l
Numerical aptitude Bottom third
l
Spatial perception Middle third
l
Form perception Middle third
l
Clerical perception Middle third
l
Eye-hand coordination Top 10%
l
Finger dexterity Top one-third
l
Manual dexterity Middle third

Tell me more about Aptitudes ...
Basic Skills
The following skills are important for
this career:
l
Reading comprehension medium
(Level 3)
l
Active listening medium (Level 4)
l
Speaking medium (Level 3)
l
Critical thinking medium (Level 3)
l
Active learning medium (Level 3)
l
Monitoring medium (Level 4)
These skills are necessary but not
as important:
l
Writing low (Level 2)
l
Mathematics low (Level 1)
l
Science low (Level 1)
l
Learning strategies low (Level 2)
Tell me more about Basic Skills ...

Your Basic Skills:
Now that you know the basic skills for this career, would you like to
find your personal basic skills?

Try the Basic Skills Survey.

Transferable Skills
Here's a list of skills used in this career that
are also used in other careers.

High level of skill required
l
Observing and diagnosing electrical/electronic
problems
l
Repairing electrical/electronic objects
Medium level of skill required
l
Following manufacturing blueprints and
diagrams
l
Operating earth moving or drilling equipment
l
Repairing large fixed structures and objects
l
Using electrical repair hand and power tools
l
Using electrical/electronic testing instruments
l
Using welding and soldering machines and
equipment
Tell me more about Transferable Skills ...

Your Transferable Skills:
Now that you know the transferable skills for this career,
would you like to find your personal transferable skills?

Try the Transferable Skills Checklist.

Medium level of skill required
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Complex problem solving
l
Coordination
l
Equipment maintenance
l
Judgment and decision making
l
Management of personnel resources
l
Operation and control
l
Operation monitoring
l
Quality control analysis
l
Repairing
l
Time management
l
Troubleshooting
Beyond High School
Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
l
Lineworker
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Average Annual Wage $92,300
Entry Annual Wage $56,720
Experienced Annual Wage $117,600
Average Hourly Wage $44.38
Entry Hourly Wage $27.27
Experienced Hourly Wage $56.54
Median Hourly Wage $48.39
Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bakersfield-Delano MSA $89,560 or $43.06/hr $55,250 or $26.57/hr $116,330 or $55.93/hr
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD $97,210 or $46.74/hr $71,130 or $34.20/hr $117,440 or $56.46/hr
Mother Lode Region $97,860 or $47.05/hr $64,210 or $30.87/hr $117,860 or $56.66/hr
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA $93,500 or $44.95/hr $63,190 or $30.38/hr $117,030 or $56.27/hr
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward MD $99,310 or $47.75/hr $64,480 or $31.00/hr $121,300 or $58.32/hr
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta MSA $90,430 or $43.48/hr $58,780 or $28.26/hr $116,900 or $56.20/hr
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA $87,500 or $42.07/hr $53,300 or $25.62/hr $116,490 or $56.00/hr
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos MSA $84,850 or $40.79/hr $39,600 or $19.04/hr $118,310 or $56.88/hr
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA $89,480 or $43.02/hr $52,220 or $25.10/hr $115,880 or $55.71/hr
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD $86,590 or $41.63/hr $53,030 or $25.49/hr $115,320 or $55.44/hr
Average Annual Wage $63,380
Average Hourly Wage $30.47
Average Annual Range$36,370 to $91,150
Outlook
Stable
Annual growth rate is estimated to be 19%
Job Openings 350 estimated annual job openings
Employment 6,400 were employed in this occupation
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
Bakersfield-Delano MSA 290 48% 14 10 24
Riverside-San Bernardino-
Ontario MSA
930 23% 21 33 54
Sacramento-Arden Arcade-
Rosevile MSA
300 23% 7 10 17
San Diego-Carlsbad-San
Marcos MSA
840 29% 25 30 55
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
MSA
190 58% 11 7 18
Vallejo-Fairfield MSA 300 33% 10 11 21
Yuba City MSA 30 33% 1 1
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
North Coast Region 70 14% 1 3 4
Northern Mountains Region 50 0% 1 2 3
El Centro MSA 90 11% 1 3 4
Los Angeles-Long Beach-
Glendale MD
1,090 17% 19 39 58
Mother Lode Region 40 0% 1 1 2
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD 250 16% 4 9 13
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-
Goleta MSA
150 7% 1 5 6
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-
Ventura MSA
160 6% 1 6 7
Outlook stable
The employment change from 2012 to 2022 is estimated to be +8.9%.
(The National average for all occupations is +13%)
Job Openings very small number
A total of 4990 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2012 and 2022.
(The National Average for all occupations is 7,242 openings)
Employment small occupation
This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 114,500 workers in 2012.
(The National average for all occupations is 191,847 workers)
Growth Average growth
Employment growth will be largely due to the growing population and expansion of cities. With each
new housing development or office park, new lines are installed and will require maintenance. In
addition, the interstate power grid will continue to grow in complexity to ensure reliability. Good job
opportunities are expected overall. Highly skilled workers with apprenticeship training or a 2-year
associate's degree in telecommunications, electronics, or electricity should have the best job
opportunities. Employment opportunities should be particularly good for electrical power-line installers
and repairers, as many workers in this field are expected to retire. Because of layoffs in the 1990s,
more of the electrical power industry is near retirement age than in most industries. This is of special
concern for electrical line workers who must be in good physical shape and cannot necessarily put off
retirement.
Non
Traditional
Occupation
This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2013.
Industries
Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
l
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution (NAICS221100) (47.6%)
l
Technical and Trade Schools (NAICS611500) (21.1%)
l
Local government (NAICS930000) (11.4%)
Associations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
900 Seventh St NW
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.ibew.org

Internet Sites
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
http://www.ibew.org

Myfuture.com
http://www.myfuture.com

Related Career Information Sources
O*NET-SOC occupation
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051.00
http://www.onetcenter.org/online.html

SOC occupation
Electrical Power-line Installers and Repairers 49-9051
http://www.bls.gov/soc/socguide.htm

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

Military Career Opportunities
None available


Career Profile


Electrical Power-line Installer/Repairer

What They Do

Just the Facts

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
People who do this job report that:
l
You would often handle loads up to 50 lbs., sometimes up to 100 lbs. You will need a lot of strength at this
level.
l
Work in this occupation involves use of protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing
protection, a hard hat, or personal flotation devices
l
Exposure to pollutants, gases, dust, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, etc.
l
Lighting is either extremely bright or inadequate
l
Conditions are very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F)
l
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the
time
l
Exposed to conditions such as high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, and chemicals more than
once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous equipment such as saws, machinery, or vehicular traffic more than once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous situations involving possible injury such as cuts, bites, stings, and minor burns more
than once a month
l

l
Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
l
Work in this occupation requires being outside most of the time
l
Work in this occupation involves use of special protective items such as a breathing apparatus, safety harness,
full protection suit, or radiation protection
l
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time
l
Work at heights above 8 feet more than once a month on structures such as ladders, poles, scaffolding, and
catwalks
Working in this career involves (physical activities):
l
Maintaining a body position that prevents falling when in an unstable position
l
Judging how far away an object is, or which of several objects is closer or farther away
l
Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching
l
Seeing clearly up close
l
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects
l
Using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring
Work Hours and Travel
l
Irregular hours
l
Overtime work
l
Weekend work
Specialty and Similar Careers
Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:
l
Street Railway Line Installer -- Installs, inspects, and maintains street-railway electrical and related equipment,
such as poles, feeder cables, trolley wires and supports, and high-tension lines, following blueprints, manuals,
and work orders.
l
Trolley Wire Installer -- Installs and maintains electric wire in underground mine to provide power source for
mine locomotives.
l
Aerial Lineman --
l
Electrical High Tension Tester --
l
Underground Conduit Installer --
Is This For You?

Skills You Need

Workplace Skills
Workplace skills are practiced activities that help people become successful in all kinds of careers. Here's
a list of the workplace skills that are used in this career.

Tell me more about Workplace Skills ...
Improve Your Skills:
Skills are wonderful because you can always improve them! All it takes is a little hard work and motivation.
So if you see that a career requires more skill than you currently have, don't worry it's always possible to
learn more skills.
What To Learn

High School
What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career?
Get your answers from the Architecture and Construction cluster.
Education Level
Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.
High school (GED), plus on-the-job training
Most companies require line installers and repairers to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Employers look for people with basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry and good reading skills.
Technical knowledge of electricity or electronics obtained through military service, vocational programs, or
community colleges is helpful. Line installers and repairers get most of their training on the job. Electrical
line installers and repairers often must complete formal apprenticeships or other employer training
programs. These programs, which can last up to 5 years, combine on-the-job training with technical
instruction and are sometimes administered jointly by the employer and the union representing the
workers. Safety regulations define the training and educational requirements for apprentice electrical line
installers, but licensure is not required.
Extra Requirements
Although it is not mandatory, certification for line installers and repairers is available from several
associations. For example, the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers certification for
line installers and repairers in several specialty areas. The Fiber Optic Association also offers certification
programs specifically in fiber optics: the FOA Certification presents three levels of fiber optic certification
for telecommunications line installers and repairers.

For additional information, visit these websites:
l
http://www.njatc.org
l
http://www.thefoa.org
Money And Outlook


California Earnings

California Regional Earnings
California Metropolitan Areas Wages



National Earnings



Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional
credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?



California's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
California's Regional Employment and Outlook
Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)



National Employment and Outlook
Connections

Job Bank Links

Copyright 2014 Xap Corporation. All rights reserved.
California Colleges
E-mailed by: Raylo Taitano
Installs or repairs cables or wires used in electrical power
or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy
duty transmission towers.
This career is part of the Architecture and Construction
cluster.

A person in this career:
l
Adheres to safety practices and procedures, such as checking
equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
l
Tests conductors, according to electrical diagrams and
specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to
prevent incorrect connections.
l
Opens switches or attaches grounding devices to remove
electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate
repairs.
l
Climbs poles or uses truck-mounted buckets to access
equipment.
l
Drives vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
l
Identifies defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers,
fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or
wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
l
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution and
transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and
related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and
switches.
l
Digs holes, using augers, and sets poles, using cranes and
power equipment.
l
Places insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and
joints.
l
Installs watt-hour meters and connects service drops between
power lines and consumers' facilities.

Related Careers
l
Mechanics and Repairers Supervisor
l
Telecommunications Line
Installer/Repairer
l
Wind Turbine Service Technician
Multimedia
Watch a one-minute video
showing what it's like to work in
this career or related careers

Electrical Power-Line
Installers and Repairers
watch video
Get QuickTime Player
Interests:
The following categories describe the work interests (compatible
with Holland's Model) of people who tend to succeed in this career:

Realistic You are a "doer". You like physical activities and
projects. You like to find the answers to problems by doing hands-on
work instead of talking about solutions.
Investigative You are a "thinker". When you have a problem, you
like to analyze it and look at different ways to solve it. You like to
work by yourself, and you don''t like explaining your ideas to other
people.
Conventional You are an "organizer". Keeping things neat and
organized is important to you. You like working with charts and
reports, and work well with power and authority.

Your Interests:
Now that you know the work interests
for this career, would you like to find
your personal work interests?

Try the Interest Profiler.

Work Values:
Work values are aspects of work that are satisfying to you. The following
work values are generally associated with this career.
Independence It's very important to you that your work allows you to
make decisions on your own. You want to try out your own ideas and
work with little supervision.
Support It's very important to you to know the company stands behind
its workers and has competent, considerate and fair management.
Working Conditions It's very important to you that your work satisfies
your needs in areas like salary, job security and your working style
preferences, such as working alone, staying busy all the time or having
variety in your work tasks.
Tell me more about Work Values ...

Your Work Values:
Now that you know the work
values for this career, would you
like to find your personal work
values?

Try the Work Values Sorter.

Aptitudes:
Aptitudes reflect a person's ability to acquire skills and knowledge.

The following aptitudes are important for success in this career:
l
General learning ability
l
Eye-hand coordination
l
Manual dexterity
l
General learning ability Middle third
l
Verbal aptitude Middle third
l
Numerical aptitude Bottom third
l
Spatial perception Middle third
l
Form perception Middle third
l
Clerical perception Middle third
l
Eye-hand coordination Top 10%
l
Finger dexterity Top one-third
l
Manual dexterity Middle third

Tell me more about Aptitudes ...
Basic Skills
The following skills are important for
this career:
l
Reading comprehension medium
(Level 3)
l
Active listening medium (Level 4)
l
Speaking medium (Level 3)
l
Critical thinking medium (Level 3)
l
Active learning medium (Level 3)
l
Monitoring medium (Level 4)
These skills are necessary but not
as important:
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Writing low (Level 2)
l
Mathematics low (Level 1)
l
Science low (Level 1)
l
Learning strategies low (Level 2)
Tell me more about Basic Skills ...

Your Basic Skills:
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find your personal basic skills?

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Transferable Skills
Here's a list of skills used in this career that
are also used in other careers.

High level of skill required
l
Observing and diagnosing electrical/electronic
problems
l
Repairing electrical/electronic objects
Medium level of skill required
l
Following manufacturing blueprints and
diagrams
l
Operating earth moving or drilling equipment
l
Repairing large fixed structures and objects
l
Using electrical repair hand and power tools
l
Using electrical/electronic testing instruments
l
Using welding and soldering machines and
equipment
Tell me more about Transferable Skills ...

Your Transferable Skills:
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would you like to find your personal transferable skills?

Try the Transferable Skills Checklist.

Medium level of skill required
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Complex problem solving
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Coordination
l
Equipment maintenance
l
Judgment and decision making
l
Management of personnel resources
l
Operation and control
l
Operation monitoring
l
Quality control analysis
l
Repairing
l
Time management
l
Troubleshooting
Beyond High School
Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
l
Lineworker
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Average Annual Wage $92,300
Entry Annual Wage $56,720
Experienced Annual Wage $117,600
Average Hourly Wage $44.38
Entry Hourly Wage $27.27
Experienced Hourly Wage $56.54
Median Hourly Wage $48.39
Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bakersfield-Delano MSA $89,560 or $43.06/hr $55,250 or $26.57/hr $116,330 or $55.93/hr
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD $97,210 or $46.74/hr $71,130 or $34.20/hr $117,440 or $56.46/hr
Mother Lode Region $97,860 or $47.05/hr $64,210 or $30.87/hr $117,860 or $56.66/hr
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA $93,500 or $44.95/hr $63,190 or $30.38/hr $117,030 or $56.27/hr
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward MD $99,310 or $47.75/hr $64,480 or $31.00/hr $121,300 or $58.32/hr
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta MSA $90,430 or $43.48/hr $58,780 or $28.26/hr $116,900 or $56.20/hr
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA $87,500 or $42.07/hr $53,300 or $25.62/hr $116,490 or $56.00/hr
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos MSA $84,850 or $40.79/hr $39,600 or $19.04/hr $118,310 or $56.88/hr
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA $89,480 or $43.02/hr $52,220 or $25.10/hr $115,880 or $55.71/hr
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD $86,590 or $41.63/hr $53,030 or $25.49/hr $115,320 or $55.44/hr
Average Annual Wage $63,380
Average Hourly Wage $30.47
Average Annual Range$36,370 to $91,150
Outlook
Stable
Annual growth rate is estimated to be 19%
Job Openings 350 estimated annual job openings
Employment 6,400 were employed in this occupation
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
Bakersfield-Delano MSA 290 48% 14 10 24
Riverside-San Bernardino-
Ontario MSA
930 23% 21 33 54
Sacramento-Arden Arcade-
Rosevile MSA
300 23% 7 10 17
San Diego-Carlsbad-San
Marcos MSA
840 29% 25 30 55
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
MSA
190 58% 11 7 18
Vallejo-Fairfield MSA 300 33% 10 11 21
Yuba City MSA 30 33% 1 1
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
North Coast Region 70 14% 1 3 4
Northern Mountains Region 50 0% 1 2 3
El Centro MSA 90 11% 1 3 4
Los Angeles-Long Beach-
Glendale MD
1,090 17% 19 39 58
Mother Lode Region 40 0% 1 1 2
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD 250 16% 4 9 13
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-
Goleta MSA
150 7% 1 5 6
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-
Ventura MSA
160 6% 1 6 7
Outlook stable
The employment change from 2012 to 2022 is estimated to be +8.9%.
(The National average for all occupations is +13%)
Job Openings very small number
A total of 4990 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2012 and 2022.
(The National Average for all occupations is 7,242 openings)
Employment small occupation
This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 114,500 workers in 2012.
(The National average for all occupations is 191,847 workers)
Growth Average growth
Employment growth will be largely due to the growing population and expansion of cities. With each
new housing development or office park, new lines are installed and will require maintenance. In
addition, the interstate power grid will continue to grow in complexity to ensure reliability. Good job
opportunities are expected overall. Highly skilled workers with apprenticeship training or a 2-year
associate's degree in telecommunications, electronics, or electricity should have the best job
opportunities. Employment opportunities should be particularly good for electrical power-line installers
and repairers, as many workers in this field are expected to retire. Because of layoffs in the 1990s,
more of the electrical power industry is near retirement age than in most industries. This is of special
concern for electrical line workers who must be in good physical shape and cannot necessarily put off
retirement.
Non
Traditional
Occupation
This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2013.
Industries
Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
l
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution (NAICS221100) (47.6%)
l
Technical and Trade Schools (NAICS611500) (21.1%)
l
Local government (NAICS930000) (11.4%)
Associations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
900 Seventh St NW
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.ibew.org

Internet Sites
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
http://www.ibew.org

Myfuture.com
http://www.myfuture.com

Related Career Information Sources
O*NET-SOC occupation
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051.00
http://www.onetcenter.org/online.html

SOC occupation
Electrical Power-line Installers and Repairers 49-9051
http://www.bls.gov/soc/socguide.htm

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

Military Career Opportunities
None available


Career Profile


Electrical Power-line Installer/Repairer

What They Do

Just the Facts

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
People who do this job report that:
l
You would often handle loads up to 50 lbs., sometimes up to 100 lbs. You will need a lot of strength at this
level.
l
Work in this occupation involves use of protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing
protection, a hard hat, or personal flotation devices
l
Exposure to pollutants, gases, dust, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, etc.
l
Lighting is either extremely bright or inadequate
l
Conditions are very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F)
l
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the
time
l
Exposed to conditions such as high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, and chemicals more than
once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous equipment such as saws, machinery, or vehicular traffic more than once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous situations involving possible injury such as cuts, bites, stings, and minor burns more
than once a month
l

l
Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
l
Work in this occupation requires being outside most of the time
l
Work in this occupation involves use of special protective items such as a breathing apparatus, safety harness,
full protection suit, or radiation protection
l
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time
l
Work at heights above 8 feet more than once a month on structures such as ladders, poles, scaffolding, and
catwalks
Working in this career involves (physical activities):
l
Maintaining a body position that prevents falling when in an unstable position
l
Judging how far away an object is, or which of several objects is closer or farther away
l
Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching
l
Seeing clearly up close
l
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects
l
Using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring
Work Hours and Travel
l
Irregular hours
l
Overtime work
l
Weekend work
Specialty and Similar Careers
Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:
l
Street Railway Line Installer -- Installs, inspects, and maintains street-railway electrical and related equipment,
such as poles, feeder cables, trolley wires and supports, and high-tension lines, following blueprints, manuals,
and work orders.
l
Trolley Wire Installer -- Installs and maintains electric wire in underground mine to provide power source for
mine locomotives.
l
Aerial Lineman --
l
Electrical High Tension Tester --
l
Underground Conduit Installer --
Is This For You?

Skills You Need

Workplace Skills
Workplace skills are practiced activities that help people become successful in all kinds of careers. Here's
a list of the workplace skills that are used in this career.

Tell me more about Workplace Skills ...
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Skills are wonderful because you can always improve them! All it takes is a little hard work and motivation.
So if you see that a career requires more skill than you currently have, don't worry it's always possible to
learn more skills.
What To Learn

High School
What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career?
Get your answers from the Architecture and Construction cluster.
Education Level
Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.
High school (GED), plus on-the-job training
Most companies require line installers and repairers to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Employers look for people with basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry and good reading skills.
Technical knowledge of electricity or electronics obtained through military service, vocational programs, or
community colleges is helpful. Line installers and repairers get most of their training on the job. Electrical
line installers and repairers often must complete formal apprenticeships or other employer training
programs. These programs, which can last up to 5 years, combine on-the-job training with technical
instruction and are sometimes administered jointly by the employer and the union representing the
workers. Safety regulations define the training and educational requirements for apprentice electrical line
installers, but licensure is not required.
Extra Requirements
Although it is not mandatory, certification for line installers and repairers is available from several
associations. For example, the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers certification for
line installers and repairers in several specialty areas. The Fiber Optic Association also offers certification
programs specifically in fiber optics: the FOA Certification presents three levels of fiber optic certification
for telecommunications line installers and repairers.

For additional information, visit these websites:
l
http://www.njatc.org
l
http://www.thefoa.org
Money And Outlook


California Earnings

California Regional Earnings
California Metropolitan Areas Wages



National Earnings



Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional
credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?



California's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
California's Regional Employment and Outlook
Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)



National Employment and Outlook
Connections

Job Bank Links

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California Colleges
E-mailed by: Raylo Taitano
Installs or repairs cables or wires used in electrical power
or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy
duty transmission towers.
This career is part of the Architecture and Construction
cluster.

A person in this career:
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Adheres to safety practices and procedures, such as checking
equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
l
Tests conductors, according to electrical diagrams and
specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to
prevent incorrect connections.
l
Opens switches or attaches grounding devices to remove
electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate
repairs.
l
Climbs poles or uses truck-mounted buckets to access
equipment.
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Drives vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
l
Identifies defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers,
fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or
wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
l
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution and
transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and
related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and
switches.
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Digs holes, using augers, and sets poles, using cranes and
power equipment.
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Places insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and
joints.
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Installs watt-hour meters and connects service drops between
power lines and consumers' facilities.

Related Careers
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Mechanics and Repairers Supervisor
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Telecommunications Line
Installer/Repairer
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Wind Turbine Service Technician
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Interests:
The following categories describe the work interests (compatible
with Holland's Model) of people who tend to succeed in this career:

Realistic You are a "doer". You like physical activities and
projects. You like to find the answers to problems by doing hands-on
work instead of talking about solutions.
Investigative You are a "thinker". When you have a problem, you
like to analyze it and look at different ways to solve it. You like to
work by yourself, and you don''t like explaining your ideas to other
people.
Conventional You are an "organizer". Keeping things neat and
organized is important to you. You like working with charts and
reports, and work well with power and authority.

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your personal work interests?

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Work Values:
Work values are aspects of work that are satisfying to you. The following
work values are generally associated with this career.
Independence It's very important to you that your work allows you to
make decisions on your own. You want to try out your own ideas and
work with little supervision.
Support It's very important to you to know the company stands behind
its workers and has competent, considerate and fair management.
Working Conditions It's very important to you that your work satisfies
your needs in areas like salary, job security and your working style
preferences, such as working alone, staying busy all the time or having
variety in your work tasks.
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values?

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Aptitudes:
Aptitudes reflect a person's ability to acquire skills and knowledge.

The following aptitudes are important for success in this career:
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General learning ability
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Eye-hand coordination
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Manual dexterity
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General learning ability Middle third
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Verbal aptitude Middle third
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Numerical aptitude Bottom third
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Spatial perception Middle third
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Form perception Middle third
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Clerical perception Middle third
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Eye-hand coordination Top 10%
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Finger dexterity Top one-third
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Manual dexterity Middle third

Tell me more about Aptitudes ...
Basic Skills
The following skills are important for
this career:
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Reading comprehension medium
(Level 3)
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Active listening medium (Level 4)
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Speaking medium (Level 3)
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Critical thinking medium (Level 3)
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Active learning medium (Level 3)
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Monitoring medium (Level 4)
These skills are necessary but not
as important:
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Writing low (Level 2)
l
Mathematics low (Level 1)
l
Science low (Level 1)
l
Learning strategies low (Level 2)
Tell me more about Basic Skills ...

Your Basic Skills:
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find your personal basic skills?

Try the Basic Skills Survey.

Transferable Skills
Here's a list of skills used in this career that
are also used in other careers.

High level of skill required
l
Observing and diagnosing electrical/electronic
problems
l
Repairing electrical/electronic objects
Medium level of skill required
l
Following manufacturing blueprints and
diagrams
l
Operating earth moving or drilling equipment
l
Repairing large fixed structures and objects
l
Using electrical repair hand and power tools
l
Using electrical/electronic testing instruments
l
Using welding and soldering machines and
equipment
Tell me more about Transferable Skills ...

Your Transferable Skills:
Now that you know the transferable skills for this career,
would you like to find your personal transferable skills?

Try the Transferable Skills Checklist.

Medium level of skill required
l
Complex problem solving
l
Coordination
l
Equipment maintenance
l
Judgment and decision making
l
Management of personnel resources
l
Operation and control
l
Operation monitoring
l
Quality control analysis
l
Repairing
l
Time management
l
Troubleshooting
Beyond High School
Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
l
Lineworker
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Average Annual Wage $92,300
Entry Annual Wage $56,720
Experienced Annual Wage $117,600
Average Hourly Wage $44.38
Entry Hourly Wage $27.27
Experienced Hourly Wage $56.54
Median Hourly Wage $48.39
Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bakersfield-Delano MSA $89,560 or $43.06/hr $55,250 or $26.57/hr $116,330 or $55.93/hr
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD $97,210 or $46.74/hr $71,130 or $34.20/hr $117,440 or $56.46/hr
Mother Lode Region $97,860 or $47.05/hr $64,210 or $30.87/hr $117,860 or $56.66/hr
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA $93,500 or $44.95/hr $63,190 or $30.38/hr $117,030 or $56.27/hr
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward MD $99,310 or $47.75/hr $64,480 or $31.00/hr $121,300 or $58.32/hr
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta MSA $90,430 or $43.48/hr $58,780 or $28.26/hr $116,900 or $56.20/hr
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA $87,500 or $42.07/hr $53,300 or $25.62/hr $116,490 or $56.00/hr
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos MSA $84,850 or $40.79/hr $39,600 or $19.04/hr $118,310 or $56.88/hr
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA $89,480 or $43.02/hr $52,220 or $25.10/hr $115,880 or $55.71/hr
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD $86,590 or $41.63/hr $53,030 or $25.49/hr $115,320 or $55.44/hr
Average Annual Wage $63,380
Average Hourly Wage $30.47
Average Annual Range$36,370 to $91,150
Outlook
Stable
Annual growth rate is estimated to be 19%
Job Openings 350 estimated annual job openings
Employment 6,400 were employed in this occupation
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
Bakersfield-Delano MSA 290 48% 14 10 24
Riverside-San Bernardino-
Ontario MSA
930 23% 21 33 54
Sacramento-Arden Arcade-
Rosevile MSA
300 23% 7 10 17
San Diego-Carlsbad-San
Marcos MSA
840 29% 25 30 55
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
MSA
190 58% 11 7 18
Vallejo-Fairfield MSA 300 33% 10 11 21
Yuba City MSA 30 33% 1 1
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
North Coast Region 70 14% 1 3 4
Northern Mountains Region 50 0% 1 2 3
El Centro MSA 90 11% 1 3 4
Los Angeles-Long Beach-
Glendale MD
1,090 17% 19 39 58
Mother Lode Region 40 0% 1 1 2
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD 250 16% 4 9 13
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-
Goleta MSA
150 7% 1 5 6
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-
Ventura MSA
160 6% 1 6 7
Outlook stable
The employment change from 2012 to 2022 is estimated to be +8.9%.
(The National average for all occupations is +13%)
Job Openings very small number
A total of 4990 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2012 and 2022.
(The National Average for all occupations is 7,242 openings)
Employment small occupation
This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 114,500 workers in 2012.
(The National average for all occupations is 191,847 workers)
Growth Average growth
Employment growth will be largely due to the growing population and expansion of cities. With each
new housing development or office park, new lines are installed and will require maintenance. In
addition, the interstate power grid will continue to grow in complexity to ensure reliability. Good job
opportunities are expected overall. Highly skilled workers with apprenticeship training or a 2-year
associate's degree in telecommunications, electronics, or electricity should have the best job
opportunities. Employment opportunities should be particularly good for electrical power-line installers
and repairers, as many workers in this field are expected to retire. Because of layoffs in the 1990s,
more of the electrical power industry is near retirement age than in most industries. This is of special
concern for electrical line workers who must be in good physical shape and cannot necessarily put off
retirement.
Non
Traditional
Occupation
This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2013.
Industries
Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
l
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution (NAICS221100) (47.6%)
l
Technical and Trade Schools (NAICS611500) (21.1%)
l
Local government (NAICS930000) (11.4%)
Associations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
900 Seventh St NW
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.ibew.org

Internet Sites
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
http://www.ibew.org

Myfuture.com
http://www.myfuture.com

Related Career Information Sources
O*NET-SOC occupation
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051.00
http://www.onetcenter.org/online.html

SOC occupation
Electrical Power-line Installers and Repairers 49-9051
http://www.bls.gov/soc/socguide.htm

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

Military Career Opportunities
None available


Career Profile


Electrical Power-line Installer/Repairer

What They Do

Just the Facts

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
People who do this job report that:
l
You would often handle loads up to 50 lbs., sometimes up to 100 lbs. You will need a lot of strength at this
level.
l
Work in this occupation involves use of protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing
protection, a hard hat, or personal flotation devices
l
Exposure to pollutants, gases, dust, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, etc.
l
Lighting is either extremely bright or inadequate
l
Conditions are very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F)
l
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the
time
l
Exposed to conditions such as high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, and chemicals more than
once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous equipment such as saws, machinery, or vehicular traffic more than once a month
l
Exposed to hazardous situations involving possible injury such as cuts, bites, stings, and minor burns more
than once a month
l

l
Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
l
Work in this occupation requires being outside most of the time
l
Work in this occupation involves use of special protective items such as a breathing apparatus, safety harness,
full protection suit, or radiation protection
l
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time
l
Work at heights above 8 feet more than once a month on structures such as ladders, poles, scaffolding, and
catwalks
Working in this career involves (physical activities):
l
Maintaining a body position that prevents falling when in an unstable position
l
Judging how far away an object is, or which of several objects is closer or farther away
l
Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching
l
Seeing clearly up close
l
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects
l
Using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring
Work Hours and Travel
l
Irregular hours
l
Overtime work
l
Weekend work
Specialty and Similar Careers
Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:
l
Street Railway Line Installer -- Installs, inspects, and maintains street-railway electrical and related equipment,
such as poles, feeder cables, trolley wires and supports, and high-tension lines, following blueprints, manuals,
and work orders.
l
Trolley Wire Installer -- Installs and maintains electric wire in underground mine to provide power source for
mine locomotives.
l
Aerial Lineman --
l
Electrical High Tension Tester --
l
Underground Conduit Installer --
Is This For You?

Skills You Need

Workplace Skills
Workplace skills are practiced activities that help people become successful in all kinds of careers. Here's
a list of the workplace skills that are used in this career.

Tell me more about Workplace Skills ...
Improve Your Skills:
Skills are wonderful because you can always improve them! All it takes is a little hard work and motivation.
So if you see that a career requires more skill than you currently have, don't worry it's always possible to
learn more skills.
What To Learn

High School
What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career?
Get your answers from the Architecture and Construction cluster.
Education Level
Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.
High school (GED), plus on-the-job training
Most companies require line installers and repairers to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Employers look for people with basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry and good reading skills.
Technical knowledge of electricity or electronics obtained through military service, vocational programs, or
community colleges is helpful. Line installers and repairers get most of their training on the job. Electrical
line installers and repairers often must complete formal apprenticeships or other employer training
programs. These programs, which can last up to 5 years, combine on-the-job training with technical
instruction and are sometimes administered jointly by the employer and the union representing the
workers. Safety regulations define the training and educational requirements for apprentice electrical line
installers, but licensure is not required.
Extra Requirements
Although it is not mandatory, certification for line installers and repairers is available from several
associations. For example, the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers certification for
line installers and repairers in several specialty areas. The Fiber Optic Association also offers certification
programs specifically in fiber optics: the FOA Certification presents three levels of fiber optic certification
for telecommunications line installers and repairers.

For additional information, visit these websites:
l
http://www.njatc.org
l
http://www.thefoa.org
Money And Outlook


California Earnings

California Regional Earnings
California Metropolitan Areas Wages



National Earnings



Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional
credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?



California's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
California's Regional Employment and Outlook
Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)



National Employment and Outlook
Connections

Job Bank Links

Copyright 2014 Xap Corporation. All rights reserved.
California Colleges
E-mailed by: Raylo Taitano
Installs or repairs cables or wires used in electrical power
or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy
duty transmission towers.
This career is part of the Architecture and Construction
cluster.

A person in this career:
l
Adheres to safety practices and procedures, such as checking
equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
l
Tests conductors, according to electrical diagrams and
specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to
prevent incorrect connections.
l
Opens switches or attaches grounding devices to remove
electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate
repairs.
l
Climbs poles or uses truck-mounted buckets to access
equipment.
l
Drives vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
l
Identifies defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers,
fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or
wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
l
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution and
transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and
related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and
switches.
l
Digs holes, using augers, and sets poles, using cranes and
power equipment.
l
Places insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and
joints.
l
Installs watt-hour meters and connects service drops between
power lines and consumers' facilities.

Related Careers
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Mechanics and Repairers Supervisor
l
Telecommunications Line
Installer/Repairer
l
Wind Turbine Service Technician
Multimedia
Watch a one-minute video
showing what it's like to work in
this career or related careers

Electrical Power-Line
Installers and Repairers
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Interests:
The following categories describe the work interests (compatible
with Holland's Model) of people who tend to succeed in this career:

Realistic You are a "doer". You like physical activities and
projects. You like to find the answers to problems by doing hands-on
work instead of talking about solutions.
Investigative You are a "thinker". When you have a problem, you
like to analyze it and look at different ways to solve it. You like to
work by yourself, and you don''t like explaining your ideas to other
people.
Conventional You are an "organizer". Keeping things neat and
organized is important to you. You like working with charts and
reports, and work well with power and authority.

Your Interests:
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for this career, would you like to find
your personal work interests?

Try the Interest Profiler.

Work Values:
Work values are aspects of work that are satisfying to you. The following
work values are generally associated with this career.
Independence It's very important to you that your work allows you to
make decisions on your own. You want to try out your own ideas and
work with little supervision.
Support It's very important to you to know the company stands behind
its workers and has competent, considerate and fair management.
Working Conditions It's very important to you that your work satisfies
your needs in areas like salary, job security and your working style
preferences, such as working alone, staying busy all the time or having
variety in your work tasks.
Tell me more about Work Values ...

Your Work Values:
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values for this career, would you
like to find your personal work
values?

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Aptitudes:
Aptitudes reflect a person's ability to acquire skills and knowledge.

The following aptitudes are important for success in this career:
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General learning ability
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Eye-hand coordination
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Manual dexterity
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General learning ability Middle third
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Verbal aptitude Middle third
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Numerical aptitude Bottom third
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Spatial perception Middle third
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Form perception Middle third
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Clerical perception Middle third
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Eye-hand coordination Top 10%
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Finger dexterity Top one-third
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Manual dexterity Middle third

Tell me more about Aptitudes ...
Basic Skills
The following skills are important for
this career:
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Reading comprehension medium
(Level 3)
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Active listening medium (Level 4)
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Speaking medium (Level 3)
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Critical thinking medium (Level 3)
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Active learning medium (Level 3)
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Monitoring medium (Level 4)
These skills are necessary but not
as important:
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Writing low (Level 2)
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Mathematics low (Level 1)
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Science low (Level 1)
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Learning strategies low (Level 2)
Tell me more about Basic Skills ...

Your Basic Skills:
Now that you know the basic skills for this career, would you like to
find your personal basic skills?

Try the Basic Skills Survey.

Transferable Skills
Here's a list of skills used in this career that
are also used in other careers.

High level of skill required
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Observing and diagnosing electrical/electronic
problems
l
Repairing electrical/electronic objects
Medium level of skill required
l
Following manufacturing blueprints and
diagrams
l
Operating earth moving or drilling equipment
l
Repairing large fixed structures and objects
l
Using electrical repair hand and power tools
l
Using electrical/electronic testing instruments
l
Using welding and soldering machines and
equipment
Tell me more about Transferable Skills ...

Your Transferable Skills:
Now that you know the transferable skills for this career,
would you like to find your personal transferable skills?

Try the Transferable Skills Checklist.

Medium level of skill required
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Complex problem solving
l
Coordination
l
Equipment maintenance
l
Judgment and decision making
l
Management of personnel resources
l
Operation and control
l
Operation monitoring
l
Quality control analysis
l
Repairing
l
Time management
l
Troubleshooting
Beyond High School
Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
l
Lineworker
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Average Annual Wage $92,300
Entry Annual Wage $56,720
Experienced Annual Wage $117,600
Average Hourly Wage $44.38
Entry Hourly Wage $27.27
Experienced Hourly Wage $56.54
Median Hourly Wage $48.39
Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bakersfield-Delano MSA $89,560 or $43.06/hr $55,250 or $26.57/hr $116,330 or $55.93/hr
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD $97,210 or $46.74/hr $71,130 or $34.20/hr $117,440 or $56.46/hr
Mother Lode Region $97,860 or $47.05/hr $64,210 or $30.87/hr $117,860 or $56.66/hr
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA $93,500 or $44.95/hr $63,190 or $30.38/hr $117,030 or $56.27/hr
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward MD $99,310 or $47.75/hr $64,480 or $31.00/hr $121,300 or $58.32/hr
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta MSA $90,430 or $43.48/hr $58,780 or $28.26/hr $116,900 or $56.20/hr
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA $87,500 or $42.07/hr $53,300 or $25.62/hr $116,490 or $56.00/hr
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos MSA $84,850 or $40.79/hr $39,600 or $19.04/hr $118,310 or $56.88/hr
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA $89,480 or $43.02/hr $52,220 or $25.10/hr $115,880 or $55.71/hr
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD $86,590 or $41.63/hr $53,030 or $25.49/hr $115,320 or $55.44/hr
Average Annual Wage $63,380
Average Hourly Wage $30.47
Average Annual Range$36,370 to $91,150
Outlook
Stable
Annual growth rate is estimated to be 19%
Job Openings 350 estimated annual job openings
Employment 6,400 were employed in this occupation
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
Bakersfield-Delano MSA 290 48% 14 10 24
Riverside-San Bernardino-
Ontario MSA
930 23% 21 33 54
Sacramento-Arden Arcade-
Rosevile MSA
300 23% 7 10 17
San Diego-Carlsbad-San
Marcos MSA
840 29% 25 30 55
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
MSA
190 58% 11 7 18
Vallejo-Fairfield MSA 300 33% 10 11 21
Yuba City MSA 30 33% 1 1
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
North Coast Region 70 14% 1 3 4
Northern Mountains Region 50 0% 1 2 3
El Centro MSA 90 11% 1 3 4
Los Angeles-Long Beach-
Glendale MD
1,090 17% 19 39 58
Mother Lode Region 40 0% 1 1 2
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD 250 16% 4 9 13
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-
Goleta MSA
150 7% 1 5 6
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-
Ventura MSA
160 6% 1 6 7
Outlook stable
The employment change from 2012 to 2022 is estimated to be +8.9%.
(The National average for all occupations is +13%)
Job Openings very small number
A total of 4990 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2012 and 2022.
(The National Average for all occupations is 7,242 openings)
Employment small occupation
This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 114,500 workers in 2012.
(The National average for all occupations is 191,847 workers)
Growth Average growth
Employment growth will be largely due to the growing population and expansion of cities. With each
new housing development or office park, new lines are installed and will require maintenance. In
addition, the interstate power grid will continue to grow in complexity to ensure reliability. Good job
opportunities are expected overall. Highly skilled workers with apprenticeship training or a 2-year
associate's degree in telecommunications, electronics, or electricity should have the best job
opportunities. Employment opportunities should be particularly good for electrical power-line installers
and repairers, as many workers in this field are expected to retire. Because of layoffs in the 1990s,
more of the electrical power industry is near retirement age than in most industries. This is of special
concern for electrical line workers who must be in good physical shape and cannot necessarily put off
retirement.
Non
Traditional
Occupation
This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2013.
Industries
Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
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Electric power generation, transmission and distribution (NAICS221100) (47.6%)
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Technical and Trade Schools (NAICS611500) (21.1%)
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Local government (NAICS930000) (11.4%)
Associations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
900 Seventh St NW
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.ibew.org

Internet Sites
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
http://www.ibew.org

Myfuture.com
http://www.myfuture.com

Related Career Information Sources
O*NET-SOC occupation
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051.00
http://www.onetcenter.org/online.html

SOC occupation
Electrical Power-line Installers and Repairers 49-9051
http://www.bls.gov/soc/socguide.htm

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

Military Career Opportunities
None available


Career Profile


Electrical Power-line Installer/Repairer

What They Do

Just the Facts

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
People who do this job report that:
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You would often handle loads up to 50 lbs., sometimes up to 100 lbs. You will need a lot of strength at this
level.
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Work in this occupation involves use of protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing
protection, a hard hat, or personal flotation devices
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Exposure to pollutants, gases, dust, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, etc.
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Lighting is either extremely bright or inadequate
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Conditions are very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F)
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Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the
time
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Exposed to conditions such as high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, and chemicals more than
once a month
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Exposed to hazardous equipment such as saws, machinery, or vehicular traffic more than once a month
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Exposed to hazardous situations involving possible injury such as cuts, bites, stings, and minor burns more
than once a month
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Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
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Work in this occupation requires being outside most of the time
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Work in this occupation involves use of special protective items such as a breathing apparatus, safety harness,
full protection suit, or radiation protection
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Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time
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Work at heights above 8 feet more than once a month on structures such as ladders, poles, scaffolding, and
catwalks
Working in this career involves (physical activities):
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Maintaining a body position that prevents falling when in an unstable position
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Judging how far away an object is, or which of several objects is closer or farther away
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Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching
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Seeing clearly up close
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Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects
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Using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring
Work Hours and Travel
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Irregular hours
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Overtime work
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Weekend work
Specialty and Similar Careers
Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:
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Street Railway Line Installer -- Installs, inspects, and maintains street-railway electrical and related equipment,
such as poles, feeder cables, trolley wires and supports, and high-tension lines, following blueprints, manuals,
and work orders.
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Trolley Wire Installer -- Installs and maintains electric wire in underground mine to provide power source for
mine locomotives.
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Aerial Lineman --
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Electrical High Tension Tester --
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Underground Conduit Installer --
Is This For You?

Skills You Need

Workplace Skills
Workplace skills are practiced activities that help people become successful in all kinds of careers. Here's
a list of the workplace skills that are used in this career.

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So if you see that a career requires more skill than you currently have, don't worry it's always possible to
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What To Learn

High School
What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career?
Get your answers from the Architecture and Construction cluster.
Education Level
Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.
High school (GED), plus on-the-job training
Most companies require line installers and repairers to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Employers look for people with basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry and good reading skills.
Technical knowledge of electricity or electronics obtained through military service, vocational programs, or
community colleges is helpful. Line installers and repairers get most of their training on the job. Electrical
line installers and repairers often must complete formal apprenticeships or other employer training
programs. These programs, which can last up to 5 years, combine on-the-job training with technical
instruction and are sometimes administered jointly by the employer and the union representing the
workers. Safety regulations define the training and educational requirements for apprentice electrical line
installers, but licensure is not required.
Extra Requirements
Although it is not mandatory, certification for line installers and repairers is available from several
associations. For example, the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offers certification for
line installers and repairers in several specialty areas. The Fiber Optic Association also offers certification
programs specifically in fiber optics: the FOA Certification presents three levels of fiber optic certification
for telecommunications line installers and repairers.

For additional information, visit these websites:
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http://www.njatc.org
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http://www.thefoa.org
Money And Outlook


California Earnings

California Regional Earnings
California Metropolitan Areas Wages



National Earnings



Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional
credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?



California's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
California's Regional Employment and Outlook
Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)



National Employment and Outlook
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E-mailed by: Raylo Taitano
Installs or repairs cables or wires used in electrical power
or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy
duty transmission towers.
This career is part of the Architecture and Construction
cluster.

A person in this career:
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Adheres to safety practices and procedures, such as checking
equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
l
Tests conductors, according to electrical diagrams and
specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to
prevent incorrect connections.
l
Opens switches or attaches grounding devices to remove
electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate
repairs.
l
Climbs poles or uses truck-mounted buckets to access
equipment.
l
Drives vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
l
Identifies defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers,
fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or
wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
l
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution and
transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and
related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and
switches.
l
Digs holes, using augers, and sets poles, using cranes and
power equipment.
l
Places insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and
joints.
l
Installs watt-hour meters and connects service drops between
power lines and consumers' facilities.

Related Careers
l
Mechanics and Repairers Supervisor
l
Telecommunications Line
Installer/Repairer
l
Wind Turbine Service Technician
Multimedia
Watch a one-minute video
showing what it's like to work in
this career or related careers

Electrical Power-Line
Installers and Repairers
watch video
Get QuickTime Player
Interests:
The following categories describe the work interests (compatible
with Holland's Model) of people who tend to succeed in this career:

Realistic You are a "doer". You like physical activities and
projects. You like to find the answers to problems by doing hands-on
work instead of talking about solutions.
Investigative You are a "thinker". When you have a problem, you
like to analyze it and look at different ways to solve it. You like to
work by yourself, and you don''t like explaining your ideas to other
people.
Conventional You are an "organizer". Keeping things neat and
organized is important to you. You like working with charts and
reports, and work well with power and authority.

Your Interests:
Now that you know the work interests
for this career, would you like to find
your personal work interests?

Try the Interest Profiler.

Work Values:
Work values are aspects of work that are satisfying to you. The following
work values are generally associated with this career.
Independence It's very important to you that your work allows you to
make decisions on your own. You want to try out your own ideas and
work with little supervision.
Support It's very important to you to know the company stands behind
its workers and has competent, considerate and fair management.
Working Conditions It's very important to you that your work satisfies
your needs in areas like salary, job security and your working style
preferences, such as working alone, staying busy all the time or having
variety in your work tasks.
Tell me more about Work Values ...

Your Work Values:
Now that you know the work
values for this career, would you
like to find your personal work
values?

Try the Work Values Sorter.

Aptitudes:
Aptitudes reflect a person's ability to acquire skills and knowledge.

The following aptitudes are important for success in this career:
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General learning ability
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Eye-hand coordination
l
Manual dexterity
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General learning ability Middle third
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Verbal aptitude Middle third
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Numerical aptitude Bottom third
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Spatial perception Middle third
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Form perception Middle third
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Clerical perception Middle third
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Eye-hand coordination Top 10%
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Finger dexterity Top one-third
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Manual dexterity Middle third

Tell me more about Aptitudes ...
Basic Skills
The following skills are important for
this career:
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Reading comprehension medium
(Level 3)
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Active listening medium (Level 4)
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Speaking medium (Level 3)
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Critical thinking medium (Level 3)
l
Active learning medium (Level 3)
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Monitoring medium (Level 4)
These skills are necessary but not
as important:
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Writing low (Level 2)
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Mathematics low (Level 1)
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Science low (Level 1)
l
Learning strategies low (Level 2)
Tell me more about Basic Skills ...

Your Basic Skills:
Now that you know the basic skills for this career, would you like to
find your personal basic skills?

Try the Basic Skills Survey.

Transferable Skills
Here's a list of skills used in this career that
are also used in other careers.

High level of skill required
l
Observing and diagnosing electrical/electronic
problems
l
Repairing electrical/electronic objects
Medium level of skill required
l
Following manufacturing blueprints and
diagrams
l
Operating earth moving or drilling equipment
l
Repairing large fixed structures and objects
l
Using electrical repair hand and power tools
l
Using electrical/electronic testing instruments
l
Using welding and soldering machines and
equipment
Tell me more about Transferable Skills ...

Your Transferable Skills:
Now that you know the transferable skills for this career,
would you like to find your personal transferable skills?

Try the Transferable Skills Checklist.

Medium level of skill required
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Complex problem solving
l
Coordination
l
Equipment maintenance
l
Judgment and decision making
l
Management of personnel resources
l
Operation and control
l
Operation monitoring
l
Quality control analysis
l
Repairing
l
Time management
l
Troubleshooting
Beyond High School
Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
l
Lineworker
l
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Average Annual Wage $92,300
Entry Annual Wage $56,720
Experienced Annual Wage $117,600
Average Hourly Wage $44.38
Entry Hourly Wage $27.27
Experienced Hourly Wage $56.54
Median Hourly Wage $48.39
Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bakersfield-Delano MSA $89,560 or $43.06/hr $55,250 or $26.57/hr $116,330 or $55.93/hr
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD $97,210 or $46.74/hr $71,130 or $34.20/hr $117,440 or $56.46/hr
Mother Lode Region $97,860 or $47.05/hr $64,210 or $30.87/hr $117,860 or $56.66/hr
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA $93,500 or $44.95/hr $63,190 or $30.38/hr $117,030 or $56.27/hr
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward MD $99,310 or $47.75/hr $64,480 or $31.00/hr $121,300 or $58.32/hr
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta MSA $90,430 or $43.48/hr $58,780 or $28.26/hr $116,900 or $56.20/hr
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA $87,500 or $42.07/hr $53,300 or $25.62/hr $116,490 or $56.00/hr
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos MSA $84,850 or $40.79/hr $39,600 or $19.04/hr $118,310 or $56.88/hr
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA $89,480 or $43.02/hr $52,220 or $25.10/hr $115,880 or $55.71/hr
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD $86,590 or $41.63/hr $53,030 or $25.49/hr $115,320 or $55.44/hr
Average Annual Wage $63,380
Average Hourly Wage $30.47
Average Annual Range$36,370 to $91,150
Outlook
Stable
Annual growth rate is estimated to be 19%
Job Openings 350 estimated annual job openings
Employment 6,400 were employed in this occupation
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
Bakersfield-Delano MSA 290 48% 14 10 24
Riverside-San Bernardino-
Ontario MSA
930 23% 21 33 54
Sacramento-Arden Arcade-
Rosevile MSA
300 23% 7 10 17
San Diego-Carlsbad-San
Marcos MSA
840 29% 25 30 55
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
MSA
190 58% 11 7 18
Vallejo-Fairfield MSA 300 33% 10 11 21
Yuba City MSA 30 33% 1 1
Region Employment
Projected
Growth Rate
Annual
Openings
(growth)
Annual Openings
(replacement)
Annual
Openings
North Coast Region 70 14% 1 3 4
Northern Mountains Region 50 0% 1 2 3
El Centro MSA 90 11% 1 3 4
Los Angeles-Long Beach-
Glendale MD
1,090 17% 19 39 58
Mother Lode Region 40 0% 1 1 2
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine MD 250 16% 4 9 13
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-
Goleta MSA
150 7% 1 5 6
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-
Ventura MSA
160 6% 1 6 7
Outlook stable
The employment change from 2012 to 2022 is estimated to be +8.9%.
(The National average for all occupations is +13%)
Job Openings very small number
A total of 4990 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2012 and 2022.
(The National Average for all occupations is 7,242 openings)
Employment small occupation
This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 114,500 workers in 2012.
(The National average for all occupations is 191,847 workers)
Growth Average growth
Employment growth will be largely due to the growing population and expansion of cities. With each
new housing development or office park, new lines are installed and will require maintenance. In
addition, the interstate power grid will continue to grow in complexity to ensure reliability. Good job
opportunities are expected overall. Highly skilled workers with apprenticeship training or a 2-year
associate's degree in telecommunications, electronics, or electricity should have the best job
opportunities. Employment opportunities should be particularly good for electrical power-line installers
and repairers, as many workers in this field are expected to retire. Because of layoffs in the 1990s,
more of the electrical power industry is near retirement age than in most industries. This is of special
concern for electrical line workers who must be in good physical shape and cannot necessarily put off
retirement.
Non
Traditional
Occupation
This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2013.
Industries
Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
l
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution (NAICS221100) (47.6%)
l
Technical and Trade Schools (NAICS611500) (21.1%)
l
Local government (NAICS930000) (11.4%)
Associations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
900 Seventh St NW
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.ibew.org

Internet Sites
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
http://www.ibew.org

Myfuture.com
http://www.myfuture.com

Related Career Information Sources
O*NET-SOC occupation
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051.00
http://www.onetcenter.org/online.html

SOC occupation
Electrical Power-line Installers and Repairers 49-9051
http://www.bls.gov/soc/socguide.htm

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

Military Career Opportunities
None available