power lineman
High-voltage pole worker
A power lineman is a worker who installs, maintains, and repairs electrical power lines and related equipment.
The job involves climbing utility poles or working from bucket trucks, often at dangerous heights and voltages.
Power linemen restore electricity after storms and outages: Crews of power linemen worked through the night to restore service.
Also called a lineworker or simply lineman.
- utilityFunctional worth or purpose
- utility poleColumn supporting overhead wires
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
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