Cable Splicer Helper

Job 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 weather.

Work may be performed aloft in winter or at night; also in dirty, damp manholes often in awkward positions. Work involves considerable eye concentration.

Repair work is done under the pressure of time. • Heavy lifting may be required in handling tools, materials and supplies. • May be required to work day, evening or night tours, overtime, emergency call-outs, weekends and out-of-town assignments as required. • Plans and supervises work of cable splicer helper. • Classroom training may be away from home location. • May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.

Basic

Required Qualifications

• Tests - Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company, in accordance with Company policy.
• Must be able to read, write and perform the following mathematical calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Previous experience as a Cable Splicer Helper or other related experience would be helpful.
• Must have ability to distinguish true colors.
• Normal hearing; must be able to distinguish tones.
• Requires climbing poles/ladders up to 60 feet.
• Requires frequent lifting up to 75 pounds; occasional lifting up to 150 pounds.
• Frequent reaching or moving of heavy objects by shoving or pulling with arms and hands.
• May require frequent stooping and crawling in restricted area, including vaults.
• Requires prolonged standing and off-balanced positioning while working aloft.
• May work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Ability to drive vehicle with manual gear shift. Training:
• Classroom and on-the-job training.