Electrical Distribution Trades Workers

What the job involves

• 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

Key values of workers in Electrical Distribution Trades Workers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Electrical Distribution Trades Workers

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.