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TITLE: Electrical Powerline Installers and Repairers
DEFINITION: Install and repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. Install insulators, erect wooden poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Include cable splicers and trouble shooters. Exclude repairers of transformers and substation equipment, and telephone and telegraph communications workers.
TASKS:
1. Repairs electrical power cables and auxiliary equipment for electrical power lines.
2. Installs and repairs conduits, cables, wires, and auxiliary equipment following blueprints.
3. Splices cables together or to overhead transmission line, customer service line, or street light line.
4. Splices, solders, and insulates conductors and wiring to join sections of power line, and to connect transformers and electrical accessories.
5. Tests electric power lines and auxiliary equipment, using direct reading and testing instruments to identify cause of disturbances.
6. Strings wire conductors and cable between erected poles and adjusts slack, using winch.
7. Climbs poles and removes and installs hardware, wires, and other equipment.
8. Opens switches or clamps grounding device to de-energize disturbed or fallen lines to facilitate repairs or to remove electrical hazards.
9. Replaces and straightens poles and attaches crossarms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to wood poles preparatory to erection.
10. Cuts and peels lead sheath and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conductors prior to splicing.
11. Cleans, tins, and splices corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connection.
12. Tests conductors to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections, according to electrical diagrams and specifications.
13. Installs watt-hour meters and connects service drops between power line and consumer.
14. Covers conductors with insulating or fireproofing materials.
15. Works on energized lines to avoid interruption of service.
16. Drives conveyance equipped with tools and materials to job site.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
75 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
65 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
60 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
55 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
45 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
45 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
40 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
40 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
35 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
35 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
25 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
20 Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation
20 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
15 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
15 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
10 Fine Arts
Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture
10 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
10 Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; labor relations and negotiation strategies; and personnel information systems
10 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
5 History and Archeology
Knowledge of past historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures
5 Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions, including their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, and practices, and their impact on human culture
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
96 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
96 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
92 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
92 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
92 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
79 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
75 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
71 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
71 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
67 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
67 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
63 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
63 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
63 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
63 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
63 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
58 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
58 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
58 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
58 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
54 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
54 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
50 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
46 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
46 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
46 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
46 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
42 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
42 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
42 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
33 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
33 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
33 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
29 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
29 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
25 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
25 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
21 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
13 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
8 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
8 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
4 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
4 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
4 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
4 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
88 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (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 body is in motion
88 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
75 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
75 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
75 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
69 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
69 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
63 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.
63 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
63 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
56 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
56 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
56 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
50 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
50 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
50 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
50 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
44 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
44 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
44 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
44 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
44 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
44 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
44 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
38 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
38 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
38 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
38 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
38 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
38 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
38 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
38 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
38 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
31 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
31 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
31 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
31 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
25 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
25 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
19 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
19 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
19 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
19 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
13 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
13 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
13 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
6 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
6 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
6 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
92 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
92 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
83 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
83 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
71 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
71 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
67 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
67 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
58 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
54 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
42 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
38 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
38 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
33 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
33 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
33 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
29 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
25 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
21 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
21 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
17 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
13 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
8 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
8 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
8 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
4 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
4 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
4 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
4 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
100 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
100 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
100 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
100 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
94 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
88 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
85 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
81 (F) High Places
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to high places? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
75 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
69 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
69 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
68 (L) Hazardous Conditions
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
65 (D) High Places
If injury, due to exposure to high places, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
57 (L) High Places
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to high places while performing this job? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
56 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?
56 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
50 (F) Hazardous Equipment
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
45 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
45 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
44 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
44 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
44 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
44 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
44 (F) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
44 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
44 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
42 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
40 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
39 (L) Hazardous Equipment
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
38 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
38 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
35 (D) Hazardous Equipment
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
31 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
31 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
31 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
30 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
29 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
25 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
19 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
19 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
17 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
14 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
13 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
13 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
11 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
6 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
5 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
5 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
5 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
94 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.
39 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.
28 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.
17 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
11 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
11 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
67 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
58 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
52 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
51 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
47 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
38 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
88 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
75 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
69 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
66 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
66 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
63 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
59 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
56 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
56 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
56 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
53 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
53 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
50 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
47 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
41 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
41 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
41 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
38 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
34 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
25 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
19 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
821361030 Line-Erector Apprentice 821261014 Line Maintainer 821261026 Trouble Shooter II 821361010 Cable Installer-Repairer 821361018 Line Erector 821261022 Service Restorer, Emergency 821361026 Line Repairer 821361038 Tower Erector 821684022 Trolley-Wire Installer 829361014 Cable-Splicer Apprentice 829361010 Cable Splicer 825381038 Third-Rail Installer 821361022 Line Installer, Street Railway |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
0281 LINE ERECTOR 0058 CABLE SPLICER 0858 TROUBLE SHOOTER II 0283 LINE MAINTAINER 0284 LINE REPAIRER 0056 CABLE INSTALLER-REPAIRER |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
577 Electrical Power Installers and Repairers 533 Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Equipment Repairers 527 Telephone Line Installers and Repairers |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
460301 Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General 460303 Lineworker |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
050505 Craft Technology: Electrical-Electronic Systems Installation and Repai 051004 Crafts: Structural-Mechanical-Electrical-Electronic |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
2E612 Communications Cable Systems 31L Cable Systems Installer-Maintainer 3E031 Electrical Systems 2E632 Communications Cable Systems 2E672 Communications Cable Systems 2E611 Communications Antenna Systems 3E051 Electrical Systems 2E631 Communications Antenna Systems 2E652 Communications Cable Systems 52G Transmission and Distribution Specialist (Reserve Components) 2E651 Communications Antenna Systems 35N Wire Systems Equipment Repairer 2E671 Communications Antenna Systems 2813 Cable Systems Technician CE Construction Electricians 5644 Cable Splicing Technician |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
85723 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
2806 Electrical Line Working 2810 High Voltage Electrician 2508 Communications Line Installing and Repairing 2504 Wire Communications Cable Splicing |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
