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HIGH VOLTAGE LINEMAN (182)

HIGH VOLTAGE LINEMAN (182)

Erects, maintains, and repairs high voltage (6,600 to 230,000 volts) catenary systems used for transmission of power in operation of military electric railway systems.

Locates high voltage lines. Erects poles. Climbs poles, using climbing tools and aids. Strings wires and ties. Provides static protection and sets up guys and braces. Makes branch connections and connects transformers and leads.  

Tools and equipment includes climbing irons, safety belt, soldering iron, solder, pliers, screw driver, wrenches, hammer, hack saw, insulating and friction tape, earth borer, and pole jack.

Must be familiar with standard operating rules and regulations governing military railway electric transmission systems. Should understand principles of rigging.

SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTES
165 Lineman, Power
238 Lineman, Tp and Tg
281 Third Rail Repairman
401 High Voltage Cable Splicer
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