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name: overhead-line-worker
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'overhead line worker' (also: linesman, overhead linesman, overhead transmission and distribution linesperson, high voltage lineworker, low voltage lineworker, overhead power line worker). Use when the user asks for typical overhead line worker work such as: typical overhead line worker responsibilities"
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# Overhead Line Worker

Overhead line workers construct and maintain power supply and control cables in overhead power lines. They also make and repair electrical cables connecting customers to the electricity network.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- electric current
- electrical discharge
- electrical power safety regulations
- electricity
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- inspect overhead power lines
- inspect underground power cables
- install power lines
- repair overhead power lines
- repair underground power cables
- transmission towers
- wear appropriate protective gear
- work ergonomically

## Hot technologies

- Bentley MicroStation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Zoom

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7052fd94-f563-46a9-8e2d-cba6c20f3e71), O*NET 30.3 (49-9051.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*