Under general supervision performs various activities pertaining to the construction, installation and maintenance, of the electrical distribution system, including overhead and underground facilities, substations, metering and related equipment. Performs other duties such as responding to power outages, locating and correcting causes of outages, performing other related duties. Reports to the Foreman.

Assists with trimming primary and secondary lines as well as cut underbrush and around power poles. Handles, under specific instructions and as delegated, basic assignments. Determines materials and equipment needed, ascertaining that equipment is safe to operate; arranging for spotting of underground lines; assists with switching as needed; grounding of circuits and equipment; installing protective devices and contacting property owners on tree trimming and right-of-way matters as required.

Assists with installing and removing poles and their attachments, including framing, erecting, and aligning poles; assembling, installing and removing line conductors, insulators, guys and associated devices; cutting and trimming trees, underbrush; stringing, sagging, tying-in and connecting conductor wires and cables. Assists with installing and removing cutouts, air break switches, crossarms and other line devices. Assist with installing and locating underground cable, equipment and connections. Assists with installing street lighting equipment.