Electrical Distribution Trades Worker

Description

Installs, joins, maintains and repairs electrical cables, transmission and distribution systems for both overhead and underground lines.

Description

Install, join, maintain and repair electrical cables, transmission and distribution systems for both overhead and underground lines.

Tasks include

• Installs and maintains distribution overhead and underground conductors and cables, low voltage overhead services, poles, structures and hardware
• Installs cable joints in underground conduits and trenches
• Performs routine maintenance of overhead and underground power lines, cables and auxiliary equipment
• Identifies and diagnoses faults and solves problems in the distribution and underground networks
• Inspects and tests cables and cable joints to identify faults and determine repair or replacement needs
• Selects and prepares cables, connectors and other material for cable jointing
• Terminates cables by connecting them to electrical equipment and overhead lines
• May operate heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and portable equipment such as hydraulic drills
• May undertake substation installation and maintenance, and specialised testing and revenue meter installation