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Power Line Installer

Also known as: Lineman, Electrical Lineworker, Power Line Technician, Transmission Line Worker

AI Impact Score

12/100

Power line installation is among the most physically demanding and inherently human occupations in the energy sector. Working at height on energised equipment in all weather conditions requires a combination of physical skill, situational awareness, and split-second safety judgment that cannot be automated. Grid expansion for renewable energy and EV infrastructure is driving strong job growth.

$55k – $105k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

118,000

Total Jobs (US)

+11%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Administrative time-reporting and work order entryStandard material quantity calculations and orderingRoutine inspection report documentationBasic scheduling and route optimisation for maintenance crews

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-assisted outage mapping and crew dispatch optimisationDrone inspection for pre-work line assessmentDigital work order management reducing paperworkLiDAR vegetation management mapping

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

Energised and de-energised line construction and maintenanceClimbing, rigging, and bucket truck operationsEmergency storm restoration and outage responseUnderground cable installation and splicing

Current Skills

Overhead Line Construction and MaintenanceClimbing and Aerial Lift OperationElectrical Safety (OSHA 1910.269)Rigging and Material HandlingTransformer Installation and Switching

Future-Proof Skills

Underground Cable Installation and SplicingDrone-Assisted Line InspectionEV Charging Grid InfrastructureDigital Work Order SystemsRenewable Energy Interconnection Construction