Dean Kitchin, 52, of Cherry Hill apparently touched a live power line during the work, they said.
His lifeless body was found on top of a box truck, according to Hamilton police.
Hamilton police and firefighters were called to 11 Souith Gold Road for a report of a fire on Wednesday, March 1.
There was no foul play, Hamilton police said.
The Middlesex County Medical Examiner's Office was conducting an autopsy.
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