Transmission Lineman
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized workers who perform installation, repair, and inspection of transmission lines at high altitudes to support stable electricity supply.
Description
Transmission linemen are specialists who install, repair, and conduct patrol inspections of high-voltage transmission lines that deliver power from power plants and substations via transmission towers. The primary work involves high-altitude operations on towers or poles, using safety harnesses, ropes, cranes, and elevated work platforms to replace wires, adjust tension, perform repairs, and remove ice buildup. Team coordination is essential, and safety management and equipment protection are important tasks.
Future Outlook
Demand for updating aging transmission lines and expanding transmission networks due to the spread of renewable energy will continue, with stable human resource needs expected.
Personality Traits
Good Teamwork / High Concentration / High Safety Awareness / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Direct to/from Site / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Site-Based
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Stringer → Crew Leader → Construction Supervisor → Site Foreman
Required Skills
Crane Operation / Elevated Work Platform Operation / Rope Work / Safety Harness Use / Tension Management Technique
Recommended Skills
Drone Inspection / Insulation Equipment Knowledge / Night Work
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mishandling wires can lead to serious accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to continue heavy work at heights for long periods. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to calmly respond to work at heights and weather changes. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Due to the dangerous high-altitude work, communication and coordination are essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows prescribed procedures, emphasizing accuracy over originality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because practical skills are emphasized over advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Elevated Work Platform Operation Training
- First-Class Electrician
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Stringing Worker
- Transmission Line Worker
Related Jobs
- Communication Line Stringer
- Power Equipment Maintenance Worker