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Document Powerline Technician Overview

Powerline technicians construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems. In some jurisdictions, powerline technicians also construct, maintain and repair communication networks. In larger utilities, powerline technicians may also specialize in one of the following areas: transmission lines, overhead and underground distribution, communication networks, and electrical power stations.

Powerline technicians erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires. They install, maintain and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, and othe... Complete Description

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  • Installs transmission towers.
  • Installs overhead conductors.
  • Repairs transmission and distribution systems.
  • Maintains transmission and distribution systems.
  • Installs poles.
  • Installs lighting systems.
  • Applies live-line methods.
  • Installs voltage control equipment.
  • Installs underground cable.
  • Installs metering equipment.

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for British Columbia, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Southwest [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $33.09
  • Minimum - $16.50
  • Maximum - $42.00

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