WORK PROCESSES
CABLE INSTALLER – REPAIRER
O*NET/SOC CODE: 49-9052.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0056
Description: Installs and repairs underground conduit and cable systems used to conduct electrical energy between substations and consumers: Installs and repairs conduits following blueprints. Pull cables through ducts. Splice cables together or to overhead transmission line, customer service line, or street light line. Installs and repairs transformers, fuse boxes, bus bars, relays, and other electrical equipment in manhole and underground substations according to wiring diagrams and specifications. Reinsulated or replace worn cables and wires. Test electric cables and equipment wiring to detect broken circuits or incorrect connections, using test lamp, voltmeter, ammeter, and thermocouple indicator.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
APPROXIMATE HOURS
A. Underground construction
500
B. General installation and maintenance of conductors
1500
C. Lead wiping
800
D. Installation and maintenance of transformers
850
E. Installation and maintenance of network protectors, oil switches, cut-out and other protective devices
1500
F. Locate and clear faults in power and communication systems
250
G. Rotation and phasing
200
H. Safety meetings, care and inspection of safety equipment
200
I. Miscellaneous
200
TOTAL HOURS
6000
