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Resume skills guide · SOC 49-9051

Skills for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for electrical power-line installers and repairers, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Monitoring, Critical Thinking as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Active Listening3.38
  • 2.Monitoring3.25
  • 3.Critical Thinking3.12
  • 4.Reading Comprehension3
  • 5.Active Learning3
  • 6.Speaking2.88
  • 7.Learning Strategies2.75
  • 8.Writing2.5
  • 9.Mathematics2
  • 10.Science1.75

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Knowledge areas

  • Building and Construction
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Transportation
  • Mechanical
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Design

Core work activities

  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

In-demand tools & technology

  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Zoom
  • Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Global positioning system GPS software
  • Email software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word