{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:54.353Z","occupation":{"soc":"49-9051.00","title":"Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers","group":"Installation, Maintenance & Repair","sector":"23","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the installation, maintenance, repair, and emergency restoration of electrical power distribution and transmission systems by field-based lineworkers operating from ground level, utility poles, and aerial buckets in residential, commercial, and utility-corridor environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Safety practices and equipment checks — perform under direct supervision before beginning work at a field job site.","Work-site barriers and hazard markers — erect and position following standard protocols on active distribution corridors.","Service vehicles loaded with tools and materials — drive to assigned job sites under dispatcher guidance and crew direction.","Grounding devices and safety switches — attach to de-energized lines under close supervision to remove electrical hazards.","Utility poles and truck-mounted buckets — climb or operate with a qualified lineman present during initial field rotations.","Basic hand tools and conduit components — identify and handle correctly while assisting experienced crew on installation tasks.","Power-line testing instruments — read and record outputs under direct instruction during routine line inspections.","Work assignment details and crew instructions — receive, confirm, and follow to coordinate task preparation with team members.","Damaged or downed-pole situations — recognize and report hazards immediately to the crew lead on a distribution job site.","Safety checklists and equipment logs — complete accurately using standard forms after each field task under trainer review."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Electrical distribution conduits, cables, and wires — install and connect with reduced oversight on residential and commercial service routes.","Transformers, circuit breakers, and switches — maintain and replace as part of scheduled maintenance cycles on distribution systems.","Power-line testing and reading instruments — apply independently to inspect energized and de-energized lines and identify common faults.","Grounding procedures and switch operations — execute correctly to safely isolate sections of transmission systems during repair work.","Truck-mounted aerial buckets — operate with confidence to access elevated equipment on active distribution and transmission corridors.","Routine troubleshooting of line faults — perform using deductive reasoning and field observations on familiar distribution network segments.","Crew coordination and task sequencing — manage own role and communicate progress with co-workers to complete multi-person assignments efficiently.","Damaged utility poles — assess structural condition and assist in straightening or replacement operations using rigging and equipment.","Inventory management and work-order software — use to log materials consumed and update job status after field completion.","Quality control checks on completed installations — conduct against specification standards before energizing restored distribution circuits."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full-scope installation and repair of distribution and transmission systems — execute autonomously across varied terrain, weather, and network configurations.","Non-routine line faults and complex electrical failures — diagnose and resolve using systematic troubleshooting on high-voltage transmission infrastructure.","Transformers, circuit breakers, and auxiliary switching equipment — calibrate, test, and commission independently after major storm or equipment failure events.","Energized-line work and switching sequences — plan and carry out safely, applying advanced judgment on live distribution networks.","Aerial and climbing operations in challenging conditions — perform with precision and arm-hand steadiness at height on transmission structures.","Pole replacement and structural rehabilitation — lead the mechanical and rigging operations required to restore damaged distribution infrastructure.","GIS and mobile location-based service tools — use to navigate network topology, log field findings, and update asset records in real time.","Critical safety decisions under stress — make independently when unexpected hazards arise during live-line or emergency restoration work.","Cross-crew coordination on large outage events — direct task sequencing and resource sharing across multiple field teams to restore service efficiently.","Technical documentation and CAD-based line diagrams — read, interpret, and annotate accurately to support complex repair and upgrade projects."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Crew safety culture and hazard-awareness standards — establish and sustain at an organizational level across all field operations and job sites.","Apprentice and developing-level lineworkers — mentor, coach, and formally evaluate against competency benchmarks throughout their training progression.","Transmission and distribution system upgrade strategies — develop and recommend to engineering and management based on operational field intelligence.","Emergency restoration plans for major outage events — design, activate, and lead across multiple crews and geographic service territories.","Safety protocols and switching procedures — author, review, and update to incorporate regulatory changes and lessons learned from incident investigations.","Fleet, tool, and materials inventories — oversee procurement planning and allocation decisions to ensure field readiness across the service district.","GIS, CAD, and enterprise asset management platforms — champion adoption and provide guidance on best-practice use across field and office teams.","Interdepartmental coordination with engineering, operations, and public safety — lead communication and decision-making during high-consequence network events.","Performance metrics and quality outcomes for installation and repair work — analyze using spreadsheet and reporting tools and present findings to leadership.","Regulatory compliance and public safety requirements — interpret, apply, and communicate to ensure organizational adherence on all line construction activities."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}