Power Line Worker

A Power Line Worker builds and fixes the tall lines that carry electricity from place to place. On a regular day, they climb poles or ride up in a bucket truck, a truck with a big arm that lifts them high in the air. They wear thick gloves, a hard hat and a safety harness, and they use special tools with long handles to tighten wires and swap parts. For example, if a branch has bent a wire after a windy day, they work with their team to put it right again.

This work matters because of the little things you do at home. When the lights turn on, the fridge hums and you can charge a tablet, a Power Line Worker helped make that possible. They check the lines, mend what's broken and keep everything safe, so that families, schools and neighbors can keep their lights on, cook dinner and stay warm.