381131 Electrical Distribution Trades Worker

Role overview

Installs, joins, maintains and repairs electrical cables, transmission and distribution systems for both overhead and underground lines.

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Tasks

• Installs and maintains distribution overhead and underground conductors and cables, low voltage overhead services, poles, structures and hardware
• Installs cable joints in underground conduits and trenches
• Performs routine maintenance of overhead and underground power lines, cables and auxiliary equipment
• Identifies and diagnoses faults and solves problems in the distribution and underground networks
• Inspects and tests cables and cable joints to identify faults and determine repair or replacement needs
• Selects and prepares cables, connectors and other material for cable jointing
• Terminates cables by connecting them to electrical equipment and overhead lines
• May operate 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 meter installation

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How to use this occupation page

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