Conducts general technical analysis of line functions and operations as needed to anticipate and prevent line problems; makes recommendations for line specifications on new construction and circuit enhancements; prepares routine reports of activities; uses various equipment, tools, and vehicles in maintaining an electrical distribution system to assure against loss of service. Performs construction, installation, maintenance and repair of substations, and circuits for overhead and underground power lines; digs trenches and lays pipe for underground lines; assists in building new substations and maintains existing substations.  Performs connecting, installing, maintaining and repairing of energized overhead and underground power distribution and transmission lin