Network and Cable Splicing Technician
Also posted as Cable Splicing Technician; Electric Cable Splicer; Underground Cable Technician; Network Cable Splicer; High-Voltage Cable Technician; Cable Jointer
A network and cable splicing technician constructs, tests, terminates, splices, maintains, and restores underground electric cable networks and associated transmission and distribution facilities. Most people enter through a paid apprenticeship or utility trainee program rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Splice and terminate cable
Prepare, splice, terminate, and test medium- and high-voltage electric cables.
Install cable accessories
Fit joints, elbows, terminations, grounds, and bonding systems.
Work in vaults and manholes
Work in vaults, manholes, substations, and underground network facilities.
Restore faulted circuits
Diagnose cable faults and support restoration of underground circuits.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Cable Splicing
Splicing medium- and high-voltage electric cable to standard.
Insulation & Shielding Systems
Preparing cable, shielding, and insulation systems correctly.
Terminations & Connectors
Installing terminations, joints, and separable connectors.
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