Distribution Line Stringing and Laying Worker
はいでんせんかせん・しきせつさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession at power companies or contractors that constructs and maintains critical infrastructure for electricity supply by stringing and laying distribution lines.
Description
Distribution line stringing and laying workers are technicians specializing in overhead distribution line stringing using utility poles or structures and underground cable laying. They require diverse specialized skills such as site surveys, construction drawing analysis, handling wire ropes and insulated conductors, operations with aerial work platforms or cranes, high-altitude work using safety harnesses, quality inspections including insulation resistance measurement and grounding, trench excavation, and cable protection pipe installation. Since work is performed outdoors and at heights, they must coordinate as a team, adapting to changes in weather and terrain, with safety as the top priority.
Future Outlook
While demand for distribution infrastructure maintenance will remain stable due to the spread of renewable energy and smart grids, work methods are expected to change with the introduction of drones and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / High Risk Management Ability / Physically Fit
Work Style
Long Hours / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Weather Dependent / Shift Work / Team-Based
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Skilled Worker → Group Leader → Site Supervisor → Construction Section Chief
Required Skills
Aerial Work Platform Operation / Measuring Instrument Operation / Pole Climbing / Tool Handling / Trench Excavation / Wire Rope Handling
Recommended Skills
Basic Power System Knowledge / CAD Drawing Interpretation / Crane Operation / Heavy Equipment Operation / Safety Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes in weather and work environment. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Small mistakes are not tolerated to ensure safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Stamina is essential for transporting heavy equipment and prolonged high-altitude work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Calmness is required in dangerous environments involving heights and heavy loads. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Team coordination is essential for crane operations and stringing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because safety and accuracy are prioritized over novelty. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little complex quantitative analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Aerial Work Platform Operation Training
- Crane Operation Training
- First-Class Electrician
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Distribution Line Construction Worker
- Stringing Worker
- Wire Worker
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