Cable Splicer Leader

Job Description

Cable Splicer Leader (280)

Education and Experience

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or possession of a GED, and four years of experience as a journey-level Lineman/Linewoman, at least one year of which must be at the Line Crew Leader level. At least one year of the above experience must be with the City of Santa Clara after having completed cross-training in the Underground Division of the Electric Department performing cable splicing duties. An additional three years of journey-level Lineman/Linewoman experience with the City of Santa Clara may substitute for the Line Crew Leader experience.

License

Possession of a valid, appropriate California Driver's license is required.

Typical Duties

Supervises and may assist in the work of a Line Crew or Construction Crew in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines; supervises and may assist a crew in the construction of electrical distribution and transmission systems consisting of poles, duct work, cables, wires, transformers, switches and other auxiliary equipment; supervises and may assist in the setting of riser poles, manholes and vaults; installs and terminates cable risers; supervises and may assist in the changing of circuits, transferring of services, installation of transformers, vacuum and oil switches, capacitors and other control devices, and the repair and removal of defective wires, cables, poles, cross-arms and related equipment; climbs poles as required. Supervises the on-the-job training of Linemen/Linewomen Apprentices who are assigned to his/her crew in the approved methods and practices of electrical overhead and underground line work. Inspects for unsafe working conditions and takes steps to remedy them or reports them to higher authority; confers with supervisors concerning projected work schedules, necessary materials and crew requirements in terms of equipment and man hours. Prepares routine time and materials reports; assists or leads in various training programs, including first aid and safety training; evaluates the performance of personnel under his/her supervision; does other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance of high and low voltage lines, and the tools and materials commonly used in overhead and underground work; thorough knowledge of the principles of electrical theory and the methods, equipment and materials used in constructing and connecting residential, commercial and industrial circuits, and substation equipment; thorough knowledge of necessary safety precautions used in working on high voltage overhead and underground electric circuits; thorough knowledge of the applicable laws, codes and safety orders covering electrical utility work; ability to climb poles and perform difficult electrical work under hazardous conditions; good ability to organize, supervise and train others in electrical work; good ability to keep simple time and materials records; good ability to give, follow and understand oral and written instructions.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision of the Electric General Foreman/Forewoman, Field Foreman/Forewoman or other responsible supervision as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Has immediate charge of a line or construction crew, supervising Line Crew Leaders, Linemen/Linewomen, Linemen/Linewomen Apprentices, Electric Utility Equipment Operators, Line Truck Drivers, Electric Utility Helper/Drivers, Electric Utility Helpers and other assigned personnel.

Special Conditions

Incumbents of this class may be required to work unusual hours and be available on an "on-call" basis as assigned.

Approved, June 1992