Lineman - Vocab Terms

conductor

• A material that allows electricity to flow easily

• A material that resists the flow of electricity

• A type of electrical device that stores energy

• A material that can be magnetized

meter

• The area where power lines are connected to a building

• A device that measures electrical current

• A unit of length equal to 100 centimeters

• A type of electrical outlet

watt

• The unit of power

• A type of electrical current

• A measure of resistance

• A unit of energy consumption

lineman

• A person who installs, repairs, and maintains electric wire communication or power lines

• A professional who designs electrical circuits for buildings

• An individual who operates heavy machinery for construction

• A technician who specializes in computer networking

crossarm

• A horizontal beam attached to a pole to support wires

• A vertical support structure for electrical poles

• A type of insulator used in electrical wiring

• A protective cover for electrical connections

pliers

• A tool used to grip and twist wires

• A device for measuring temperature

• A type of fastener used in construction

• A tool for cutting wood

phase

• One of the three wires in a three-phase (3 wire) electrical system

• A type of electrical current that flows in one direction

• A component that stores electrical energy

• A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy

ground

• A connection to the earth, used as a reference point for electrical systems

• A type of soil used in gardening

• A flat surface for construction

• A term for a legal basis in a court case

pole

• A column or power used to support overhead power lines, electrical cables, etc.

• A type of tree commonly found in forests.

• A long, narrow piece of land.

• A unit of measurement for distance.

bucket truck

• A vehicle with a boom and bucket used to raise linemen to work on poles

• A type of truck used for transporting construction materials

• A vehicle designed for towing other vehicles

• A truck equipped for carrying heavy machinery