Electrical Distribution Trades Worker

Overview

Electrical Distribution Trades Workers prepare, install, repair, maintain and patrol electric power distribution networks.

Day-to-day

• installing conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment
• installing and maintaining equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
• attending to electrical breakdown and emergencies
• maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting
• conducting routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network
• conducting low-voltage switching operations
• fitting pole hardware and crossarms
• preparing lowand high-voltage cable joints and cable terminations while connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines
• using heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and portable equipment such as hydraulic drills
• may undertake substation installation and maintenance, and specialised testing and revenue meter installation.

Considerations

• physically demanding
• requires driving
• working outdoors.