City and County of San Francisco

Transit Power Cable Splicer (#7310)

$56.98-$69.23 Hourly / $9,876.00-$11,999.00 Monthly / $118,508.00-$143,988.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general supervision, installs, inspects, maintains and repairs high-voltage power cables (lead and non-lead) of 600 volts or more used in underground distribution and transit power system.

Distinguishing Features

Positions in this job code are distinguished from those in job code 7366 Transit Power Line Worker in that the latter is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead transit power line systems.

Supervision Exercised

None

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1.        Splices, maintains and terminates high-voltage (600 volts or more) power cables (lead and non-lead); locates underground cables.

2.        Installs, troubleshoots and maintains systems and equipment related to transit power distribution.

3.        Pulls underground high-voltage cables and wires of all sizes, types, lengths and a number of conductors into and out of pipes, conduits and duct banks and performs related functions in conjunction with pulling of the cables; racks and secures high-voltage cables on underground electrical installations.

4.        Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, diagrams and work orders.

5.        Performs maintenance and repair of conduit and duct banks in underground electrical vaults.

6.        Performs high-voltage D.C. tests on power cables and equipment.

7.        Inspects job sites to ensure compliance with safety procedures, availability of equipment, materials and compliance with job plans and drawings.

8.        Performs work in confined space.

9.        Maintains and updates records of installation and repair work, service requests and work orders.

10.       Responds to emergency service requests.

11.     Drives city vehicles.

12.       Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in installing, maintaining and splicing transit-related underground cables; safety orders, safety regulations, and safe working practices especially on high-voltage power cables (lead and non-lead); locating and configuring feeder circuits; splicing and terminating lead and non-lead high-voltage power cables; and proper care, use and maintenance of rubber blankets, gloves and hot sticks.

Ability and Skill to: Operate splicing truck, underground electrical vault pumping equipment, and cable pulling equipment; use hydraulic tools used for bending, crimping and cutting cables and conductors; work on high-voltage (600 volts or more) energized and de-energized cables; install, inspect and maintain junction boxes and switches; troubleshoot and fault locate on damaged circuits and switches; manage cable pulling and splicing operations in underground electrical vaults and poles; mark and locate underground cables and duct banks for underground service alert: identify tools and shop equipment and train others in the safe and proper use of the tools and equipment; communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing with supervisors, subordinates, and other department/agency personnel and representatives from regulatory agencies to coordinate work activities and exchange information; interact with others in a professional manner; drive city vehicles; and use a computer for preparing reports and/or correspondence.

Experience and Training

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

 

Education:

 

Experience:

Two (2) years of verifiable journey-level experience as a cable splicer on high-voltage (600 volts or more) power cables (lead and non-lead); OR

 

Three (3) years of verifiable journey-level electrical line worker experience which must have included splicing high-voltage (600 volts or more) lead and non-lead cables.

 

Substitution:

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Nature of work requires considerable physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; normal color vision; use of ladders and aerial lift bucket; lift objects weighing 50 pounds or more up to waist level; work outdoors in all types of weather; work on energized equipment and cables in confined areas, in heavy traffic and at heights, may work with toxic/hazardous substances; work in a 7 day/24 hour operation; may be required to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

CLASS: 7310; EST: 1/30/2013; REV: 3/28/2019;