Electric Lighting Line Repairer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that inspects, repairs, and replaces electric lighting lines installed on utility poles and overhead wires, maintaining stable power supply to streets and facilities.
Description
Electric lighting line repairers handle maintenance inspections, troubleshooting, replacement, and repair of damaged sections for overhead wires (electric lighting lines) used in streetlights and facility lighting. They perform work at heights using aerial work platforms or cranes on utility poles, conducting checks for deterioration of insulators and support fittings, electrical testing with measuring instruments, cable replacement, and more. Before and after work, they thoroughly equip safety belts and protective gear, and perform power disconnection and grounding to prevent electric shocks and falls. They also engage in restoration work during disasters.
Future Outlook
With the renewal of aging transmission and distribution infrastructure and the introduction of renewable energy, demand for electric lighting line repairers is expected to remain stable. The adoption of ICT-based remote monitoring and automation technologies will increase the need for highly specialized personnel.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Attentive / Good team player / High crisis management ability / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night Shift / On-Site Work / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice → Electric Lighting Line Repairer → Leader → Site Supervisor → Electrical Construction Management Technician → Construction Department Manager
Required Skills
Electrical Circuit Basics / Electrical Measurement Equipment Operation / High-Place Work Machinery Operation / Overhead Wire Replacement and Repair / Safety Equipment Usage Methods
Recommended Skills
Aerial Work Platform and Crane Operation / CAD Drawing Interpretation / First Aid and Life-Saving Skills / Wireless Equipment Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to weather conditions or emergencies. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Analytical skills are needed to identify malfunctioning areas. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is needed to not miss minor damage or insulation failures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of high-place work and operating heavy machinery. |
| Problem Solving | Needed for sudden on-site troubleshooting. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure stress from high-place work and emergency responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work follows prescribed procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Low computational load, mainly involving approximations and checking measurements. |
Related Qualifications
- Aerial Work Platform Operation Training
- First-Class Electrician
- Second-Class Electrician
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Electric Lighting Line Worker
- Electric Wire Repairer
Related Jobs
- Distribution Line Worker
- Electrical Equipment Worker
- Electrician
- Transmission Line Worker