Cable Splicer Journeyman

JOB TITLE: Cable Splicer Journeyman
REQUISITION: DIS00UP
DEPARTMENT: F&M Line Dept
LOCATION: F&M Service Center - Kansas City, Mo
PAY: $54.37

Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about 4,900 people who are dedicated to empowering a better future. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Cable Splicer Journeyman in Kansas City, Mo.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
* Performs construction and maintenance work such as, but not restricted to, installing, splicing and terminating on all types of power, communication and control cable and associated equipment in the most safe, economical, and efficient manner in compliance with accepted methods and Company standards.
* Terminates and energizes cable and conductor and performs associated labor as required. Installs and maintains all equipment connected and/or related to the underground distribution system including terminal poles. May install, adjust, and remove network relays. Installs, connects, disconnects, removes and maintains services and metering equipment. Does switching as required. Uses fault locators and all other equipment and instruments used in construction, maintenance and testing on the underground system. Checks and inspects general underground system conditions. Performs necessary tests on circuits and cable and works with other classifications as required. Performs work on overhead cable requiring the specialized skills and knowledge of a Cable Splicer and performs work on overhead street lights.
* Drives company vehicles and operates heavy equipment as required.
* Makes written reports as necessary.
* Performs similar and related work consistent with the general nature of the job classification.

EDUCATION: High School or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: Candidates who have not performed the work of Journeyman Cable Splicer at Evergy must be able to document successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for Journeyman Cable Splicer or have a minimum of two years' work experience as a Journeyman Cable Splicer. Experience must include documented, satisfactory performance of all standard tasks and responsibilities of a distribution Cable Splicer working for a public electrical utility and/or recognized utility contracting company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Must be able to perform all essential job functions as identified by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.

GENERAL: Must possess/maintain a Class B CDL and be able to acquire a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment. Must be D.O.T certified as required by federal law

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.