WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
CABLE SPLICER
O*NET/SOC CODE: 49-9051.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0058
Description: Splices overhead, underground, or submarine multiple-conductor cables used in telephone and telegraph communication and electric-power transmission systems: Climbs utility poles or towers, utilizes truck-mounted lift bucket, or descends into sewers and underground vaults where cables are located. Cuts lead sheath from installed cable to gain access to defective cable connections, using hacksaw. Cuts and peels lead sheath and insulation from newly installed cables and conductors preparatory to splicing. Tests (traces or phases-out) each conductor to identify corresponding conductors in adjoining cable sections, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to prevent incorrect connections between individual communication circuits or electric power circuits, using test lamp or bell system. Cleans, tins, and splices corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clips and soldering each connection. Cover conductors with insulating or fireproofing materials. Fits lead sleeve around cable joint and wipes molten lead into joints between sleeve and cable sheath to produce moisture proof joint. Fills completed sleeve with insulating oil. May work on energized circuits to avoid interruption of service. May locate and repair leaks in pressurized cable.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
APPROXIMATE HOURS
1. SAFETY
1500
A. Safety practices and first aid
B. Precaution against gas in manholes
C. Use and care of tools
D. Handle material
2. TESTING
2500
A. Identification of cables
B. “Tag out” cable pairs
C. Test cables for trouble and determine nature of trouble
D. Locate trouble with standard test methods
E. Operate test apparatus to locate trouble
F. Testing and capacity balancing cables with testers.
G. Locating leaks in cable under pressure
H. Use of desiccant
3. CONSTRUCTION
3500
A. Handling cable to avoid damage
B. Climb and do pole work necessary for cable construction
C. Place terminals and protectors
D. Form cables in manholes
E. Main frame work
F. Terminating cables in buildings
G. Types of splices (random, tag and balance)
H. Sizes and gauges of cables and color codes where required
I. Loading cables
J. Placing cables
K. Wipe joints and dress sleeves
L. Splice in stubs
M. Read blueprints and plant record maps
4. MISCELLANEOUS
500
TOTAL HOURS
8000
