Pipeline Career Profile for
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Career Description
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers. 
NC Salary
$31,190
$46,920
$64,330
What It Takes
Required Level of Education - High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) Related Work Experience - Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years On-Site or In-Plant Training - Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years On-the-Job Training - Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years 
Did You Know?
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KnowledgeCustomer and Personal Service
Importance:
 Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mechanical
Importance:
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Building and Construction
Importance:
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Public Safety and Security
Importance:
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Education and Training
Importance:
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
AbilitiesProblem Sensitivity
Importance:
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Near Vision
Importance:
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension
Importance:
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Importance:
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Multilimb Coordination
Importance:
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Work Styles
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. ASSESS YOUR JOB SKILLS FOR THIS CAREER PATH
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