Powerline Technician Trade Skills

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Occupational Skills

Interprets occupational documentation.

Interprets drawings, specifications and standards.

knowledge of drawing standards such as architectural, mechanical and electrical
knowledge of symbols and legends in the various types of drawings and specifications
knowledge of specifications, appendices and/or revisions
ability to analyze drawings, specifications and standards
ability to find related information in specifications, amendments and/or revisions

Interprets policies, regulations and procedures.

knowledge of government standards and regulations such as the OHSA, and the WHMIS and confined space regulations
knowledge of provincial traffic control regulations
knowledge of the availability of quality assurance standards such as ULC handbook, IEEE and CSA codes
knowledge of company policies and procedures
knowledge of safe handling, storage and transportation of hazardous material regulations
knowledge of regulations and procedures for disposing of hazardous material such as PCBs, mercury and hydrogen sulphide lamps
ability to apply policies, regulations and procedures

Interprets material and equipment documentation.

knowledge of WHMIS
knowledge of manufacturers’ documents and specifications
knowledge of record keeping, filing and retrieval methods
ability to file and retrieve information
ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions
ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Maintains work-related records.

knowledge of company and government hazard and injury reporting procedures
knowledge of requirements of the National Safety Code for Vehicles
knowledge of record-keeping requirements
ability to maintain work logs
ability to keep time and material records
ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
ability to report hazard and injury information
ability to keep material and service documentation updated

Organizes work.

Assesses and prepares work site.

knowledge of overhead and underground work hazards
knowledge of secondary and primary clearances
knowledge of easements and boundary lines
knowledge of standards and procedures as per work order
knowledge of safety regulations applicable to work site
knowledge of impact of climate conditions on personnel and equipment
knowledge of alternative methods for performing work in wet, cold and icy conditions
ability to assess site conditions
ability to locate underground services such as gas, water and electricity
ability to identify and remove or mitigate obstacles, hazards and barriers such as snow, trees and boulders
ability to interpret land use permits and environmental specifications

Controls vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

knowledge of provincial/territorial traffic control regulations
knowledge of hazards pertaining to vehicle and pedestrian traffic
ability to direct traffic or coordinate traffic control
ability to alter the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic by means of cones, signs and caution tape
ability to guard-off and ribbon-off vehicles and equipment
ability to cordon off work area

Identifies powerline hazards.

knowledge of overhead work hazards such as foreign debris, broken poles, insulators, tie wires and crossarms
knowledge of underground work hazards such as gas, fumes, flooding and cave-ins
knowledge of confined space regulations
knowledge of grounding and bonding requirements
knowledge of surrounding hazards and safety risks
ability to identify sub-standard construction
ability to identify lines status
ability to operate and read a hazardous gas monitor

Controls powerline hazards.

knowledge of protective equipment
knowledge of procedures to obtain tagging and locking clearances
ability to determine lines status
ability to install temporary grounding and bonding
ability to place live-line protection such as by-pass jumpers, protective cover-up and plastic line guards
ability to place lock-outs and tags
ability to ventilate tunnels and trenches
ability to secure trenches and tunnels
ability to erect barriers to eliminate or mitigate hazards

Controls environmental hazards.

knowledge of potential environmental hazards such as oil spills, damage to streams and wetlands
knowledge of company policies and procedures pertinent to environmental protection
ability to identify and react to environmental hazards
ability to select and install spill kit components
ability to repair damage to streams

Organizes equipment, tools and personnel.

knowledge of tools and equipment required for the job
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications on the use and care of tools and equipment
knowledge of qualifications of personnel required to complete job
knowledge of company policies, procedures and regulations relating to crew complement for each job
knowledge of company policy, procedures and regulations for equipment required for each job
ability to select and use tools and equipment required for the job
ability to interpret manufacturers’ specifications on the use and care of tools and equipment
ability to assess the competency of personnel to complete the job
ability to give direction
ability to interpret company policy, procedures and regulations
ability to place, level and set up equipment

Organizes materials and supplies.

knowledge of required materials and supplies
knowledge of inventory control
knowledge of proper storage of materials and supplies on site to ensure security and ease of use
knowledge of the sequence in which materials and supplies are to be used
knowledge of methods for securing and protecting materials and supplies
ability to source material and supplies
ability to estimate materials and supplies required as job progresses
ability to transport materials and supplies safely to site
ability to place materials and supplies on site
ability to protect and secure materials

Develops and maintains schedule.

knowledge of sequence of work
knowledge of the need for other trades on site
knowledge of communication techniques
ability to estimate time to complete specific tasks
ability to co-ordinate work with others
ability to communicate and cooperate with others

Communicates in the workplace.

Communicates with other disciplines and co-workers.

knowledge of job-related terminology
knowledge of company reporting procedures
knowledge of reporting formats such as government and company forms
ability to actively listen
ability to translate technical terms into layperson language
ability to report information to supervisor/dispatcher such as hazards, accidents and line and climatic conditions
ability to address others’ concerns
ability to direct others
ability to write reports in the prescribed format

Communicates with customers.

knowledge of company policies, procedures and regulations
ability to identify customers’ problems
ability to explain problem to customer
ability to translate technical terms into layperson language
ability to address customer’s concerns
ability to explain scope of work to customer
ability to inform customers of time and duration of disruptions

Communicates with apprentices.

knowledge of capability of apprentice
ability to teach, coach and mentor apprentices
ability to listen to and assist with problems
ability to supervise
ability to demonstrate on-the-job tasks
ability to assess and record ongoing progress of apprentice’s performance

Participates in tailboard meetings.

knowledge of duties of crew
knowledge of crew qualifications and competencies
knowledge of sequence and schedule of work
knowledge of potential hazards
knowledge of other trade persons required at job site
ability to assess and communicate potential hazards
ability to assign tasks
ability to monitor progress of job

Communicates using hand signals.

knowledge of types of hand signals
ability to demonstrate and interpret hand signals

Communicates electronically.

knowledge of types of electronic communication devices such as cellular telephones, two-way radios and laptop computer
knowledge of communications protocols and company reporting policies
ability to operate electronics communications devices
ability to send, receive and retrieve information from computers

Uses and maintains tools and equipment.

Uses personal protective equipment (PPE).

knowledge of types and uses of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, rubber gloves, climbing gear, pole belts and fall arrest equipment
knowledge of components of personal protective equipment
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications on the use and care of personal protection equipment
ability to select and use personal protective equipment for conditions encountered
ability to use fall arrest equipment when working aloft
ability to identify and replace damaged, worn, or otherwise unsafe personal protective equipment
ability to store personal protective equipment

Uses hand tools.

knowledge of types and uses of hand tools
knowledge of hand tool safety
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications on the use and care of hand tools
ability to select and use hand tools required for task
ability to identify and replace damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe hand tools
ability to store hand tools

Uses power tools.

knowledge of types and uses of air, electric, hydraulic and gas-powered tools
knowledge of power tool safety
knowledge of power tool components and accessories
knowledge of operating procedures for power tools
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications of use and care of power tools
ability to select power tools required for task
ability to identify and replace damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe power tools
ability to store power tools

Uses powder-actuated tools.

knowledge of types and uses of powder-actuated tools
knowledge of powder-actuated tool safety
knowledge of powder-actuated tool components and accessories
knowledge of operating procedures for powder-actuated tools
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications on use and care of powder-actuated tools
knowledge of licensing or training requirements prior to use of powder-actuated tools
ability to select powder-actuated tools required for task
ability to identify and replace damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe powder-actuated tools
ability to charge powder-actuated tools
ability to store powder-actuated tools

Uses electrical measuring and testing equipment.

knowledge of types and uses of electrical measuring and testing equipment
knowledge of electrical measuring and testing equipment safety
knowledge of electrical measuring and testing equipment components and accessories
knowledge of operating procedures for electrical measuring and testing equipment
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications of use and care of electrical measuring and testing equipment
ability to select electrical measuring and testing equipment required for task
ability to identify and replace damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe electrical measuring and testing equipment
ability to connect electrical measuring and testing equipment
ability to interpret equipment readings
ability to store electrical measuring and testing equipment

Uses ladders.

knowledge of types and uses of ladders
knowledge of safe operating procedures for ladders
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for use and care of ladders
ability to select ladders for task
ability to identify and replace damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe ladders
ability to position ladders
ability to secure ladders
ability to dismantle and store ladders

Uses climbing gear.

knowledge of types and uses of climbing gear
knowledge of safe climbing procedures such as fall arrest
knowledge of climbing gear components and accessories
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications on care and use of climbing gear
ability to select climbing gear required for task
ability to identify and replace damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe climbing gear
ability to inspect poles for defects and hazards such as knots, cracks and attachments
ability to adjust climbing gear to individual fit
ability to use safe climbing techniques according to job and weather
ability to store climbing gear

Uses aerial work platforms.

knowledge of types and uses of aerial work platforms such as bucket trucks and insulated pole platforms
knowledge of aerial work platform safety
knowledge of aerial work platforms components and accessories
knowledge of operating procedures of aerial work platforms
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for use and care of aerial work platforms
ability to select aerial work platforms required for task
ability to identify and replace damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe aerial work platforms and equipment
ability to position aerial work platforms
ability to perform current leakage tests on insulated bucket trucks
ability to store work platforms

Uses rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment.

knowledge of types and uses of hoisting and lifting equipment such as jacks, hoists and come-alongs and radial boom derricks (RBD’s)
knowledge of rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment safety
knowledge of types and uses of rigging equipment such as belts, ropes, cables and slings
knowledge of rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment components
knowledge of operating procedures and hand signals for hoisting and lifting equipment
knowledge of rigging procedures
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for use and care of rigging equipment
ability to estimate weight of load to be lifted
ability to select and operate hoisting and lifting equipment required for task
ability to select rigging equipment required for task
ability to identify and replace damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment
ability to place hoisting and lifting equipment
ability to store rigging, hoisting, and lifting equipment

Uses live-line tools.

knowledge of types and use of live-line tools such as wire tongs, tie sticks and switch stick
knowledge of live-line tool safety
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for care and use of live-line tools
knowledge of live-line tool attachments
ability to select live-line tool required for task
ability to identify and replace damaged, worn or otherwise unsafe live-line tools
ability to store live-line tools

Maintains tools and equipment.

knowledge of types of tools
knowledge of manufacturers’ recommended maintenance procedures
ability to interpret manufacturers’ manuals
ability to maintain personal protective equipment
ability to clean, lubricate and sharpen hand tools and equipment
ability to clean and lubricate power tools
ability to perform minor repairs to power tools
ability to clean and lubricate powder-actuated tools
ability to maintain access equipment such as scaffolds, ladders and lifts
ability to maintain electrical measuring and testing equipment
ability to maintain climbing gear
ability to maintain aerial work platforms, such as boom cleaning and waxing
ability to maintain rigging, hoisting, and lifting equipment
ability to maintain live-line tools

Structures

Installs poles.

Selects poles.

knowledge of types of poles such as wood, concrete and steel
knowledge of classes, heights and treatment of poles
knowledge of pole standards
knowledge of pole properties
ability to identify type, class and height of poles
ability to match pole to work order

Frames poles.

knowledge of framing standards
knowledge of guy wire requirements
knowledge of insulator requirements
knowledge of types and sizes of hardware such as machine bolts, crossarms and crossarm pins
knowledge of pole configurations
ability to interpret blueprints and utility standards book
ability to install attachments such as cross-arms and bracing
ability to install guying and rigging
ability to install insulators

Sets poles.

knowledge of setting requirements such as depth and diameter of hole and soil conditions
knowledge of hole standards
knowledge of pole installation techniques and procedures such as pole cribs and pole rock mount
knowledge of temporary rope guying techniques and procedures
knowledge of temporary conductor relocation and cover up techniques
knowledge of techniques and procedures to set poles within energized lines
knowledge of mobile hydraulic equipment
ability to drill hole
ability to operate pole setting equipment such as digger, derrick, boom, and tamping bar
ability to plumb pole
ability to backfill and tamp
ability to assess live-line situation and determine live-line set-up procedures
ability to identify balance points
ability to install and remove pole guards

Installs pole guys and anchors.

knowledge of types of anchors, such as anchor plates, anchor logs, rock anchors, expansion rock anchors and power/hand installed screw anchors
knowledge of size and load rating of guy wires
ability to select anchors and guy wires
ability to place anchors
ability to secure and tension guy wires

Installs transmission towers.

Installs footings.

knowledge of engineering specifications
knowledge of material characteristics such as concrete and steel
knowledge of template set-up procedures
ability to interpret blueprints/work orders
ability to match supply with blueprint and/or work order
ability to follow positioning instructions

Assembles transmission towers.

knowledge of transmission tower configurations
knowledge of types of hardware such as bolts, plates and washers
knowledge of rigging techniques and procedures
ability to interpret blueprints and utility standards book
ability to identify and sort components
ability to operate rigging equipment such as cranes, slings, cables and gin poles
ability to install attachments such as cross arms, insulators and bracing

Erects transmission towers.

knowledge of transmission tower configurations
knowledge of types of materials such as wires, steel bolts and insulators
knowledge of how to match supplies against work orders and blueprints
knowledge of rigging techniques and procedures
ability to match materials such as wires, steel bolts and insulating
ability to interpret work orders and blueprints
ability to match supplies against work order and blueprints
ability to apply rigging techniques and procedures
ability to secure transmission tower to base

Installs transmission tower guy wires and anchors.

knowledge of types of anchors such as anchor plates, log anchors and rock anchors
knowledge of size and load rating of guy wire
knowledge of guying applications
ability to interpret standards
ability to position anchors
ability to assemble and secure guy wires
ability to interpret dynamometer readings
ability to install strain insulators

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Conductor Systems

Installs overhead conductors.

Strings overhead conductors.

knowledge of properties of conductors such as current rating, voltage rating and insulating values
knowledge of safe working methods and procedures
ability to obtain system protection to string conductors
ability to interpret work orders and job sheets
ability to employ live-line techniques
ability to operate stringing equipment
ability to identify and select conductor types and sizes

Sags overhead conductors.

knowledge of sagging techniques and procedures
knowledge of safe working methods and procedures
knowledge of rigging techniques and procedures
knowledge of equipment required to sag conductors such as chain, cable jacks, web hoist and tensioning trailer
ability to interpret sag charts and related information
ability to select material required for dead-ending
ability to identify the conductor types and sizes
ability to install sag boards, tension dynamometer and transits
ability to select the proper sagging methods

Ties-in overhead conductors.

knowledge of tying-in or clamping-in conductor such as tie-top and clamp-top
knowledge of methods of live-line procedures
knowledge of types of ties such as tie wire and preformed ties
ability to select type of tie or clamp
ability to install armour rods
ability to install dampers, spacers and aircraft markers

Splices overhead conductors.

knowledge of splicing techniques and procedures
knowledge of types of sleeves such as compression and auto sleeves
knowledge of splicing tools
ability to select and use splicing tools
ability to identify and select sleeves and dies

Installs underground cable.

Places underground cable.

knowledge of properties of conductors such as current rating, voltage rating and insulating values
knowledge of methods to place cable such as in duct or direct buried
knowledge of underground cable installation procedures
ability to identify and select cable
ability to install direct buried cable
ability to pull cable through duct system
ability to select pulling equipment
ability to coordinate the activity of trench digging activities
ability to identify cables such as meggering, tagging and taping

Splices underground cable.

knowledge of splicing techniques and procedures
knowledge of types and size of cables such as primary and secondary
knowledge of insulation requirements such as heat and cold shrink
ability to select and use splicing tools
ability to identify and select dies and presses

Terminates underground cable.

knowledge of types of terminations such as elbows, stress cones and inserts
knowledge of types of connections for secondary underground conductors
knowledge of manufacturer’s instructions
ability to install terminations such as elbows, stress cones and inserts
ability to identify high and low potential
ability to select termination tools
ability to operate insulation and semi-conductor removal tools
ability to tag or mark underground cables

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Auxiliary Equipment

Installs lighting systems.

Installs street lights.

knowledge of installation procedures such as those for wood pole mounted and light standard mounted
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for voltage and wattage
knowledge of types of street lights
knowledge of related equipment such as relays, photo-cells, timers and lamps
knowledge of related components such as starters, ballasts and capacitors
ability to select standard fixtures and related hardware and bases
ability to place bases
ability to mount light standard and luminaries
ability to test fixtures

Maintains street lights.

knowledge of trouble-shooting components such as lamps and photo-cells
knowledge of maintenance procedures
ability to replace defective components
ability to test and repair or replace fixture

Installs voltage control equipment.

Installs transformers.

knowledge of types, sizes and purposes of transformers such as pole mount, pad mount, single phase and vaulted
knowledge of transformer operation principles
knowledge of transformer installation/replacement procedures
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications such as polarity and impedance
ability to identify and select transformer
ability to mount or set transformer
ability to connect transformer
ability to test transformer voltage and rotation
ability to fuse transformer
ability to install related equipment such as lightning arrestors and current-limiting fuses

Installs capacitors.

knowledge of types, sizes and purposes of capacitors
knowledge of capacitor operation principles
knowledge of capacitor installation/replacement procedures
knowledge of charge-holding capability
ability to identify and select capacitors
ability to mount and connect capacitors
ability to field test capacitors

Installs voltage regulators.

knowledge of types and sizes of regulators such as electronic or manual
knowledge of voltage regulator operation principles
knowledge of related equipment such as by-pass switch and lightning arrestors
ability to identify and select regulators
ability to place regulators
ability to connect regulators
ability to field test regulators
ability to put in, and take regulators out of service such as zero regulator and operate by-pass switches

Installs switches.

knowledge of types and sizes of switches such as air break, oil switches and gas switches
knowledge of switch operation principles
knowledge of switch installation/replacement procedures
knowledge of manufacturers’ instructions
knowledge of live-line techniques
knowledge of switch operational procedures
ability to identify and select switches
ability to assemble switches
ability to mount and connect switches

Installs reactors.

knowledge of types sizes and purposes reactors
knowledge of reactor operation principles
knowledge of reactor installation/replacement procedures
ability to identify and select reactors
ability to install and connect reactors
ability to field test reactors

Installs protection equipment.

Installs reclosers.

knowledge of types and sizes of reclosers such as electronic or oil circuit and vacuum
knowledge of recloser operation principles
knowledge of recloser installation/replacement procedures
knowledge of related equipment
ability to identify and select reclosers
ability to mount and connect reclosers
ability to place reclosers in service
ability to operate and field test reclosers

Installs fuses.

knowledge of types and sizes of fuses such as power fuses and link fuses
knowledge of fuse operation principles
knowledge of fuse installation/replacement procedures
knowledge of fuse charts
ability to select fuse type and size
ability to test fuses
ability to mount and connect fuses
ability to interpret standards and policies for re-fusing

Installs sectionalizers.

knowledge of types and sizes of sectionalizers such as voltage and amperage
knowledge of sectionalizer operation principles
knowledge of sectionalizer installation/replacement procedures
ability to mount and connect sectionalizers
ability to place sectionalizers in service

Installs metering equipment.

Installs primary metering.

knowledge of types and sizes of primary metering
knowledge of meter operating principles
knowledge of installation procedures
ability to mount and connect primary metering equipment

Installs secondary metering.

knowledge of types of secondary meters such as single-phase or three-phase
knowledge of meter operating principles
knowledge of installation procedures
knowledge of types of meter transformers
ability to inspect meter base for proper connection
ability to install meters
ability to select proper meter such as single-phase and three-phase
ability to differentiate between types of meters such as self contained and instrument meters
ability to install instrument transformers
ability to install test switches
ability to recognize industry seal
ability to identify energy diversion

Maintenance And Repair

Maintains transmission and distribution systems.

Inspects distribution and transmission systems.

knowledge of company transmission and distribution standards
knowledge of operation and function of transmission and distribution systems such as conductor, sag, pole condition and hardware condition
ability to patrol line
ability to recognize damaged hardware, structures and conductors such as broken insulators and guy wires
ability to report abnormal conditions

Maintains poles.

knowledge of pole maintenance procedures
knowledge of types of pole defects such as rot, broken insulators, out of plumb, and loose nuts and bolts
ability to test poles for defects such as wood rot
ability to straighten poles
ability to stub/splice poles
ability to remove and replace poles
ability to re-treat poles

Maintains towers.

knowledge of tower maintenance procedures
knowledge of types of tower defects such as broken insulators, damaged steel, and loose nuts and bolts
ability to conduct visual inspection
ability to replace tower components and damaged insulators
ability to inspect structure bonding and grounding
ability to repair bonding and grounding
ability to straighten structures
ability to remove and replace towers
ability to report abnormal conditions

Maintains system components.

knowledge of system components such as transformers, sectionalizers, switches and fuses
knowledge of company standards and procedures
ability to recognize damaged components
ability to remove and replace system components
ability to report damaged or abnormal system components

Trims trees.

knowledge of company’s right of way line clearances and easements
knowledge of company’s safety techniques and procedures to remove trees interfering with live-lines
ability to use tree trimming tools such as chain saws, trim saws and hydraulic stick saws
ability to patrol and identify potentially hazardous trees
ability to determine methods to remove hazard
ability to document findings of line patrol

Repairs transmission and distribution systems.

Troubleshoots overhead lines.

knowledge of trouble shooting procedures such as sectionalizing lines
knowledge of line diagrams and maps
knowledge of types of power system failures
knowledge of safe working methods
ability to determine the nature of malfunction or failure such as broken conductor, bad connections, or high/low voltage complaint
ability to isolate the fault
ability to communicate the nature of failure and estimate repair time to system control
ability to document and report findings

Troubleshoots underground lines.

knowledge of troubleshooting procedures for underground lines
knowledge of line diagram and maps
knowledge of types of underground faults in system
knowledge of safe work methods
knowledge of co-existing underground utilities
knowledge of cable locating equipment
ability to determine the nature of the malfunction or failure such as broken conductor, burn-offs and dig-ins
ability to communicate the nature of the failure and estimated time to repair to system control
ability to isolate the fault
ability to locate damaged cable
ability to document and report findings

Repairs overhead lines.

knowledge of repair policies and procedures
knowledge of safe work methods
knowledge of types and sizes of overhead conductors
knowledge of repair techniques and material
knowledge of live-line techniques
knowledge of equipment required for repair
ability to isolate and replace defective equipment
ability to repair damaged equipment
ability to remove obstructions and foreign objects such as trees and animals
ability to restore service
ability to document and report repairs

Repairs underground lines.

knowledge of repair and procedures for underground cable
knowledge of safe work methods
knowledge of types and sizes of underground cable
knowledge of repair techniques and materials
knowledge of equipment required for job
ability to isolate and replace defective equipment
ability to operate locating and diagnostic equipment such as meggers, locators and time domain reflectometers (TDR’s)
ability to repair damaged cable or equipment
ability to restore service after repair
ability to document and report repairs

Applies live-line methods.

Assesses live-line status.

knowledge of utility regulations and procedures for working live-lines
knowledge of circuit designation, voltages and static charges
ability to determine line status
ability to determine work methods

Uses rubber protective equipment.

knowledge of types, classes and uses of rubber protective equipment (RPE)
knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications for care and use of RPE
knowledge of inspection practices and testing requirements for RPE
knowledge of safe limits of approach
ability to determine size and type RPE
ability to detect damaged, worn, or otherwise unsafe RPE
ability to store and maintain RPE

Uses bare-hand techniques.

knowledge of circuit designations, voltages, amperage and static charges
knowledge of company and provincial regulations
knowledge of tools and equipment used for bare-hand work
knowledge of inspection and field testing of insulated aerial devices
knowledge of bonding procedures
knowledge of the reasons for and use of bucket liners
knowledge of types of jumpers and their capacities
knowledge of methods, principles, and uses of thermo detector and leakage meters
knowledge of procedures for contacting controlling authority for switching orders, work permits and hold offs
knowledge of hoists, tensioners and grips applicable to bare hand work
ability to follow all work operations involving installation of protective covers and handling of live conductors using bare hand techniques
ability to set up and use rigging and hoisting equipment specific to bare hand and live-line high voltage conductors
ability to follow safety procedures to protect personnel and public in work area using signs, flags and barricades

Uses rubber glove techniques.

knowledge of circuit designations, voltages, amperage and static charges
knowledge of company and provincial regulations
knowledge of tools and equipment used for rubber glove work
knowledge of inspection and field testing of insulated aerial devices
knowledge of the reasons for and use of bucket liners
knowledge of types of jumpers and their capacities
knowledge of methods, principles and uses of thermo detector and leakage meters
knowledge of procedures for contacting controlling authority for switching orders, work permits and hold offs
ability to follow all work operations involving installation of protective covers and handling of live conductors using rubber glove techniques
ability to set up and use rigging and hoisting equipment specific to rubber gloves and live-line high voltage conductors
ability to follow safety procedures to protect personnel and public in work area using signs, flags and barricades

Uses stick techniques.

knowledge of circuit designations, voltages, amperage and static charges
knowledge of company and provincial regulations
knowledge of tools and equipment used for stick work
knowledge of types of jumpers and their capacities
knowledge of methods, principles and uses of thermo detector and leakage meters
knowledge of procedures for contacting controlling authority for switching orders, work permits and hold offs
ability to follow all work operations involving installation of protective covers and handling of live conductors using stick techniques
ability to set up and use rigging and hoisting equipment specific to stick and live-line high voltage conductors
ability to follow safety procedures to protect personnel and public in work area using signs, flags and barricades

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