Cable Splicer ID-12511
About the position
The Cable Splicer position at PG&E Corporation is a critical role within the Electric Operations department, responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to customers. This position is represented by IBEW Local 1245 and is subject to collective bargaining agreements. The Cable Splicer will work on the maintenance and construction of underground transmission and distribution lines, including manholes, vaults, splice boxes, and duct lines. The role requires a thorough understanding of the underground electrical systems and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot cable and equipment issues efficiently. As a Cable Splicer, the individual will be tasked with installing and maintaining services, meters, and equipment, including conduit and wiring up to the meter on customers' premises. The position involves physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces. The Cable Splicer will also be responsible for driving trucks and operating associated equipment, ensuring effective communication with customers and internal teams, and restoring services promptly by performing necessary repairs and installations. The role may require working independently or as part of a crew, and the individual may oversee a crew engaged in pulling underground cables and wires. Safety is a top priority, and the Cable Splicer is expected to learn and adhere to safety protocols and procedures. This position may be headquartered in various locations, including Daly City, San Carlos, and Walnut Creek, based on business needs. The starting wage for this position is $68.38 per hour, and the role is subject to random drug and alcohol screening as it is a DOT-covered classification.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance on underground transmission and distribution lines.
- Construct and maintain underground manholes, vaults, splice boxes, duct lines, and similar structures.
- Install and maintain services, meters, and equipment including conduit and wiring up to the meter on customers' premises.
- Maintain equipment in the underground system.
- Prepare cable racks and pull and rack underground cables and wires into and out of pipes, conduits, and duct lines.
- Splice cables of any kind or voltage for the connection of cable, transformers, junction boxes, and other equipment in the underground or overhead systems or stations.
- Restore service to the public by installing/repairing services and all types of meters.
- Analyze cable and equipment trouble quickly and restore services promptly by replacing fuses, switching, and disconnecting defective cable on apparatus efficiently.
- Identify the location of and extent to which underground structures such as manholes and vaults have been damaged and perform minor repairs safely on underground enclosures.
- Isolate Network grid secondaries and Network Protectors (NP's).
- Install and remove Recording Volt Meters (RVM's) for power quality research.
- Drive trucks, vans, and equipment and operate the associated equipment as assigned.
- Support and maintain a working relationship with other departments to improve processes and ensure a high level of customer service.
Requirements
- Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
- Completion of formal union sanctioned Cable Splicer apprenticeship.
- Must possess an IBEW journey-level card for a Cable Splicer or State or JATC certification.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by Day 1 of hire.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class A California Driver's License Permit within 3 months of hire.
- Must pass Post-Offer Physical Assessment as a requirement of the pre-employment process.
- Ability to lift 90 lbs and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions.
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Nice-to-haves
- Live within 30 minutes of headquarters due to emergency and urgent requests.
- Experience as a cable splicer with familiarity of underground and network systems.
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Journey Cable Splicer.
- Ability to install transition splices, clear cap, straight splices, terminations, and other various splices.
- Ability to properly ground conductor cable and equipment.
- Ability to install switches, transformers, and banking transformers.
- Ability to build risers and tag and identify underground cable and equipment.
- Ability to operate load break and dead break equipment.
- Ability to phase lines and equipment and make and trace service connections.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage starting at $68.38 per hour.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan options.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
