Network & Cable Splicing Technician

JEA•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs tasks associated with the construction, operation, maintenance, restoration, and testing of underground transmission and distribution facilities to ensure uninterrupted, dependable service is provided to customers. Job requires general knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of underground transmission and distribution facilities, sufficient to perform a range of varied, non-routine skill craft activities at the journeymen level. Procedures are established and a number of specific guidelines are available requiring judgment in locating and selecting the most appropriate methods, techniques and procedures to apply to specific cases. Solves routine or recurring problems and identifies and suggests solutions to more complex problems. Completed work is reviewed for technical accuracy and compliance with instructions or established procedures. Regular contact with external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts or information or solve problems. Provides classroom and on-the-job training to others, as required. Responds to customer requests and trouble calls. Installs, splices and terminates cables of various types and voltages used in primary switches, padmount switchgear, substations, overhead poles, streetlights and network transformers. Performs lay out and spacing tasks for cables and equipment in manholes and transformer vaults. Inspects underground cable systems and prepares written reports. Restores service to faulted protector breakers. Inspects and repairs or replaces transformers, primary switches, and protector breakers. Operates test equipment to calibrate control relays in network protectors. Inspects and cleans transformer vaults and related equipment. Performs extensive repairs or replaces network transformers and/or switches. Installs recording volt meters for load readings and voltage. Participates in system restoration, as required. Installs, maintains and isolates underground distribution facilities. Splices and connects energized secondary cable and rubber lead secondary cable. Restores service to faulted underground distribution facilities. Maintains tools and equipment in safe and proper working condition. Complies with safety rules and regulations and employs safe work practices. Operates and maintains various construction equipment and vehicles including vehicle combinations with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more such as bucket, derrick, or cargo trucks with cable or cargo trailers and semi-tractors with crane or lowboy trailers. Performs other job-related work as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of a certified four (4) year apprenticeship program
A minimum of two (2) years journey-level experience in the construction and maintenance of underground residential and commercial electric utility systems
A valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification

Responsibilities

Performs tasks associated with the construction, operation, maintenance, restoration, and testing of underground transmission and distribution facilities
Installs, splices and terminates cables of various types and voltages
Performs lay out and spacing tasks for cables and equipment in manholes and transformer vaults
Inspects underground cable systems and prepares written reports
Restores service to faulted protector breakers
Inspects and repairs or replaces transformers, primary switches, and protector breakers
Operates test equipment to calibrate control relays in network protectors
Inspects and cleans transformer vaults and related equipment
Performs extensive repairs or replaces network transformers and/or switches
Installs recording volt meters for load readings and voltage
Participates in system restoration, as required
Installs, maintains and isolates underground distribution facilities
Splices and connects energized secondary cable and rubber lead secondary cable
Restores service to faulted underground distribution facilities
Maintains tools and equipment in safe and proper working condition
Complies with safety rules and regulations and employs safe work practices
Operates and maintains various construction equipment and vehicles including vehicle combinations with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more such as bucket, derrick, or cargo trucks with cable or cargo trailers and semi-tractors with crane or lowboy trailers

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
Dental
Vision
Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.
Health & Wellness To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.