Cable Splicer Helper

Summary: Connects, rearranges, repairs and maintains outside cable; climbs poles, works aloft on platforms as well as under ground in manholes, cable vaults and ditches. Performs other duties as may be assigned. General Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Wears appropriate safety apparel and is aware of and follows all established safety practices and procedures. • Loads necessary tools, material and equipment on Company vehicles and drives or rides to work locations. • Connects and rearranges cable facilities associated with aerial, buried, underground and in buildings according to engineering design by utilizing hand tools and specialized equipment. • Utilizes special test equipment to test for and locate cable trouble and perform cable completion tests. • Works with open flame and hot liquids such as molten lead to make airtight closures on cable sleeves. • Reads and interprets work prints and diagrams and is familiar with current practices pertinent to each job assignment. • Climbs poles; works aloft on platforms or in vehicle-mounted buckets; enters tunnels, buildings, trenches, splice pits, cable vaults and manholes. • Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes and empties water and debris from manholes. • Operates power equipment such as pumps, compressors, blowers, backhoes and trenchers. • Monitors and ensures proper cable pressurization is maintained. • Inspects vehicles for safe operating conditions, and ensures proper servicing is done on such vehicles. • Maintains accuracy in all reporting functions. • Works long hours during cutovers, emergency conditions or in inclement…