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Electrical Power-Line Installer

💰 Earn $85K-$149K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 6–12 Month Training

📈 6.6% Job Growth

Ideal for those who love working outdoors and solving technical challenges.
Ensure communities have reliable power by maintaining essential infrastructure.
Experience the thrill of working at heights and mastering complex systems.

What Electrical Power-Line Installers DoInstall or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.

Electrical Power-Line Installers Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED

Career ProspectsExcellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time6 months to 1 year

Job Openings10,700 Annually

Median Earnings

$122,520 in California

$92,560 Nationally

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Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

you value

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you are skilled in

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Time Management
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How Do You Train for This Career?

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's DegreeAn associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 2-3 years

Vocational SchoolA vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Bachelor's DegreeA bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 4-5+ years

ApprenticeshipAn apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ Finish in 2-5 years

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