Electrical Linesworkers

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

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

Fixing machines or systems.

Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.

Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

Controlling equipment or systems.

Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.

Maintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.

Reading work related information.

Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.

Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and choosing the best people for the job.

Talking to others.

Teaching people how to do something.

Figuring out the best way to teach or learn something new.

Understanding why people react the way they do.

See details that are up-close (within a few feet).

Listen to and understand what people say.

Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Use your arms and/or legs at the same time while sitting, standing, or lying down.

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.

Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.

Lift, push, pull, or carry things.

Put together small parts with your fingers.

Quickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Communicate by speaking.

Quickly move your hand, finger, or foot when a sound, light, picture or something else appears.

Keep your hand or arm steady.

Notice differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

Use lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.

Come up with different ways of grouping things.

Decide which thing is closer or further away from you, or decide how far away it is.

Keep your balance or stay upright.

Speak clearly so others can understand you.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.

Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.

Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.

Understanding the needs of others, developing training programs, and teaching or instructing.

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.

Getting members of a group to work together to finish a task.

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.

Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Guiding and directing staff, including setting and monitoring performance standards.

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

Helping people to understand and use information.

Giving information to the public, business or government by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.