What are the responsibilities of a lineman?

The daily responsibilities of a lineman include digging trenches, installing meters, climbing poles, and repairing overhead lines. They usually work for utility companies, energy companies, or telecommunications companies.

This can include working in power plants to traveling door-to-door checking the meters of customers' homes. They may work at utility companies, energy companies, or telecommunications companies.

An example of a lineman job description may include:

• Operate and maintains the electric SCADA system

• Maintain knowledge of and implement safety procedures at all times

• Safely and accurately prepares work sites with warning signs and secures areas

• Operate diggers, bucket trucks, hand tools near and around electrical distribution lines

• Locate underground electric cable faults for repair

• Read and interpret wiring diagrams

• Install primary and secondary overhead and underground electrical systems

• Conduct work outdoors in various types of weather