Cable Splicer - Electric Power Systems

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems
• Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
• Write maintenance reports
• Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines and cables and auxiliary equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Climb ladders or operate hydraulic buckets
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
• Work in confined spaces to install power lines and cables and associated equipment

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer