
What are the main responsibilities of a linesman?
2025-08-10The primary duties of an overhead linesman include:
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Installation: Erecting utility poles and towers, and stringing new wire cables and conductors.
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Maintenance & Repair: Performing routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairing damaged lines, insulators, transformers, and other equipment.
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Emergency Response: Responding to power outages caused by severe weather or accidents to quickly restore service.
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Safety: Adhering to rigorous safety standards, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and specialized tools, to safely work with high-voltage electricity.
Our company, Ningbo Changshi Electric Power Machinery Manufacturing Limited, specializes in providing the precise tools and equipment, such as tension stringing equipment and specialized hand tools, that linesmen use to perform these critical tasks safely and efficiently.