What they do
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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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A Class Lineman, Apprentice Lineman Third Step, Class A Lineman, Electric Lineman, Electrical Lineman (Power), Electrical Lineworker, Journeyman Lineman, Lineman, Lineworker, Power Lineman
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Wages
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| Vermont - 2020 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 30.06 |
$62,530 |
| 25% |
$ 36.59 |
$76,110 |
| Median |
$ 43.33 |
$90,120 |
| 75% |
$ 48.71 |
$101,310 |
| 90% |
$ 52.50 |
$109,210 |
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| Average |
$ 42.24 |
$87,860 |
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Industries of Employment
| United States - 2018 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
| 48% |
- Heavy and civil engineering construction
| 27% |
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals
| 12% |
- Specialty trade contractors
| 5% |
| 3% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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- Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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- Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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- Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
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- Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Self Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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- Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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Other Resources
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Projected Employment
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| Vermont |
| 2018 employment |
344 |
| 2028 employment |
337 |
Annual percent change
(compounded) |
-0.2% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
27 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Long-term on-the-job training
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Job Zone
| Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 0% |
| Associate's degree | | 1% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 59% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 40% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 1% |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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- Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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- Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
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- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
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- Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
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- Control power supply connections.
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- Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
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- Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
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- Test conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections.
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- Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
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- Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
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- Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
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