Entry-Level Network Cable Splicer Apprentice

Madison Gas and Electric; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Gas and Electric is seeking a Network Cable Splicer Apprentice – Step 1 to perform construction, operation, and maintenance in underground distribution systems, under direct or general supervision. The role involves assisting with splicing, pulling, installing, and locating cable in manholes and vaults.

Candidates must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license within six months, be able to work outdoors in extreme weather, and obtain Wisconsin asbestos supervisor certification within 12

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Laborer or a graduate of an accredited Electric Power Distribution program and demonstration of suitable proficiency in that classification is required or other suitable prior experience in the area of high-voltage electrical power systems (greater than 600 volts).
• Must have demonstrated satisfactory aptitude and learning ability for the duties of electric distribution system construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Must be able to obtain and keep a Wisconsin Class A commercial driver's license within the first six months.
• Must have a sturdy physique and the stamina to work outdoors under extreme weather conditions, and must be able to work in crowded and sometimes awkward positions in manholes.
• Must have a temperament and personality to work as a member of a crew or work team.
• Must be reasonably available for overtime and emergency work assignments.Must have learned and practiced all safety rules which apply to the work.
• Must be able to obtain a State of Wisconsin Asbestos Supervisor Certification within the first 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Opens manholes, sets up guards and barricades, sets up and starts blowers and portable pumps, and cleans manholes.
• Assists in splicing cable.
• Assists in such work as training or retraining cable and pulling, installing, and removing cable.
• Assists in locating cable faults.
• Assists in phasing cable.
• Assists in installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of any vault equipment such as transformers, protectors, oil switches, switchgear, and other related equipment.
• Assists with routine inspection work and keeping proper records.
• Attaches riggings and slings.
• Operates Company vehicles.
• Operates tools such as cable presses, torches, gas furnaces, hand tools, test equipment, air compressors, air tools, blowers, pumps, fans, electric hammers, and hydraulic and associated equipment on vehicles.
• Must be familiar with, and adhere to, the various municipal traffic rules and regulations pertaining to signing and barricading.
• Performs asbestos removal work as required.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Stamina

Outdoor work

Education

Electric Power Distribution program

Tools

Cable presses

Torch

Gas furnaces

Hand tools

Testing equipment

Air compressors

Job description

Madison Gas and Electric is seeking a Network Cable Splicer Apprentice – Step 1 to perform construction, operation, and maintenance in underground distribution systems, under direct or general supervision. The role involves assisting with splicing, pulling, installing, and locating cable in manholes and vaults.

Candidates must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license within six months, be able to work outdoors in extreme weather, and obtain Wisconsin asbestos supervisor certification within 12