Electrical Distribution Trades Worker: OSCA 381131

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

Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• 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