Cable Splicer

About the role

We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Splices high voltage and secondary network systems (power cables used in underground distribution)
• Install, splice and terminate high voltage at 13.2kV and below
• Locate and repair cable faults of all kinds
• Perform all other underground work involving construction, maintenance, repair and routine inspection
• Operate all tools and equipment pertaining to underground distribution
• Identify and handle all materials and components associated with underground residential distribution (URD)
• Identify and handle all materials and components associated with lead cable work
• Read and interpret various underground-related prints and drawings
• Splice lead cable, 350 and 500 MCM, including straight lead splices, wye lead splices, up to quad lead splices
• Communicate with employees, other departments and Line Department personnel to ensure proper understanding of job procedures and daily activities
• Communicate with customers to promote a positive awareness of BWL responsibility

Requirements

• Journey worker certification as Cable Splicer and experience working in high voltage and secondary network systems
• Respirator certified to work in confined spaces
• Work with asbestos and lead
• Annual physical and monitoring for blood lead levels
• Commercial Driver’s License (cdl)

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Successfully complete the State of Michigan written portion of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) examination and pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam within six months of hire
• Pass the Michigan CDL skills/road test within six months of hire
• Subject to DOT requirements including random testing for controlled substances & alcohol

Skills

• Ability to operate jackhammer and various tools and materials weighing up to 75 lbs
• Ability to operate various types of trucks and equipment
• Ability to sit in awkward positions about 45% of the time and work in trenches, handholes, vaults, and access openings
• Ability to stand on uneven terrain about 35% of the time
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain 25% of time
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs and ramps
• Good vision to distinguish colors for wire coding
• Good hearing to troubleshoot localized sounds

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Employee development
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing
• Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year
• Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees
• Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7
• Work life balance program
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking

Pay

Starting Salary Range: $60.64 - $60.64

Schedule

Not specified