Lineman (occupation)

A lineman is a tradesman who constructs and maintains electric power transmission and distribution facilities. The term is also used for those who install and maintain telephone, telegraph, and cable TV lines.

References

The standard reference book in the field is The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook. This was first published in 1928 (by Edwin B. Kurtz) and has gone through many editions since, with a new edition appearing as needed to keep up with current technologies. The most recent edition is the 10th edition (2002) (ISBN 0071362401), by Thomas M. Shoemaker and James E. Mack.

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