Telecommunications Linesworker

Telecommunications Linesworker erect, maintain and repair wooden poles, metal towers, cables and other equipment for electrical transmission and distribution powerlines construction. 

imum requirements for this occupation include diploma, relevant experience and registration.

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Duties

• review drawings, specifications and work areas to determine connections and positioning for the equipment to be installed 

• identify faults in telecommunications equipment using ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment

• attach wires and cables to appliances

• adjust, replace and repair faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments

• install cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission

• set up, test and maintain aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae

• set up telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment  

Specialisation

• Operator Bearer Systems (Army)