Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
SOC Code: 49-9051 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $86,611 | $110,011 | $133,390 | $156,790 |
| Bellingham, WA | $113,485 | $126,672 | $139,859 | $153,046 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $96,366 | $114,338 | $132,309 | $150,280 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $83,366 | $105,539 | $127,712 | $149,885 |
| Merced, CA | $85,696 | $107,058 | $128,398 | $149,760 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,200 | $104,998 | $126,776 | $148,574 |
| Redding, CA | $84,781 | $105,518 | $126,235 | $146,973 |
| Salinas, CA | $81,162 | $102,586 | $124,030 | $145,454 |
| Fresno, CA | $84,219 | $104,374 | $124,550 | $144,706 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $78,125 | $98,696 | $119,246 | $139,818 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 3.4 | |
| Active Listening | 3.4 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.2 | |
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 3.6 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Education and Training | 3.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.3 |
| Transportation | 3.3 |
| Mechanical | 3.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.1 |
| Design | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 50.3% |
| Some college | 18.9% |
| Less than high school | 18.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 9.9% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 2.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
- Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
- Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
- Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
- Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
Technology Skills
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