
Also known as lineman, linesman, powerline technician, PLT, powerline worker, line mechanic, Communications linespersons
thumb|250px|right|Lineworkers repairing electricity distribution lines that supply power to homes A lineworker (also called a lineman, powerline worker or in Britain linesman) constructs and maintains the electric transmission and distribution facilities that deliver electrical energy to industrial, commercial, and residential establishments. A lineworker installs, services, and emergency repairs electrical lines in the case of lightning, wind, ice storm, or ground disruptions. Whereas those who install and maintain electrical wiring inside buildings are electricians, lineworkers generally wor
Key facts
- Occupation.name
- Lineman
- Occupation.image
- 250px
- Occupation.caption
- A lineman repairing a damaged power line
- Occupation.official_names
- Lineworker, powerline worker
- Occupation.type
- Profession <!--
- Occupation.employment_field
- Electric power transmission, telecommunication
- Occupation.related_occupation
- Electrician
- Occupation.formation
- Apprenticeship, Industrial Training Institute
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- profession
- Subclass of
- tradesperson
- Image
- BT Openreach Engineer Up Pole 2012 May 09.JPG
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- female form of label
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- different from
- electrician
- Commons category
- Lineworkers
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