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When people flip a light switch, they may not give much thought to why or how the light comes on. San Isabel Electric Association lineworkers provide an essential service: Our crews work hard to install and
maintain overhead and underground power lines that keep electricity flowing. These specialized workers are on call 24/7 in case severe storms or other circumstances cause the power to go out.
Lineworkers work with high-voltage electricity, often at great heights, in all kinds of weather conditions such as snow, wind, rain, ice, and extreme heat and cold. The work required to maintain the SIEA grid is physically demanding. To become proficient, most lineworkers go through a technical training program and learn on the job first as apprentices under the careful eye of seasoned lineworkers who have earned journeyman status.
A typical day for an SIEA lineworker can include any combination of the following jobs:
- Install, maintain, or repair the power lines that move electricity.
- Identify defective devices, voltage regulators, transformers, and switches.
- Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- String (install) power lines between poles, towers, and buildings.
- Climb poles and transmission towers and use truck-mounted buckets to get to equipment.
- Operate power equipment when installing and repairing poles, towers, and lines.
- Drive work vehicles to job sites.
- Know and implement safety standards and procedures.
When a problem is reported, lineworkers must identify the cause and fix it. This usually involves diagnostic testing using specialized equipment and repair work. To work on poles, they usually use bucket trucks to raise
themselves to the top of the structure, although all lineworkers must be adept at climbing poles and towers when necessary. Workers use specialized safety equipment to keep them from falling when climbing utility poles and towers.
Storms and other natural disasters can cause extensive damage to power lines. When power is lost, lineworkers must work quickly to restore service to members. Our team takes great pride in restoring power safely and efficiently.
Although everyone at San Isabel Electric works hard to provide reliable service, we salute our lineworkers who work around the clock to keep the power on. Their safety, as well as yours, is our top priority.
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