Technical Cable Jointers
Technical Cable Jointers join insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches, and prepare cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines.
What the job involves
Installs and maintains equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
Attends to electrical breakdown and emergencies
Conducts routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply networks
Prepares low and high voltage cable joints and cable terminations, while connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines
Uses 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 metre installation