Summary Cable Installer - Electrical Power near Hamilton (ON)
Find key facts and figures about working as a cable installer - electrical power. The following information is applicable to all Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Electrical power line and cable workers construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems. They are employed by electric power generation, transmission and distribution companies, electrical contractors and public utility commissions. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$43.75/hour
Median wage in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region
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Prospects
Good
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Jobs
2 jobs
advertised near Hamilton (ON)
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Skills
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems
- Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires
- Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
- Write maintenance reports
- Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines and cables and auxiliary equipment
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