Cable splicing technician vs linesman

Differences between cable splicing technician and linesman duties and responsibilities

Cable splicing technician example responsibilities.

• Install and maintain ISDN, DSL, T1, T3 circuits for residential and commercial customers.
• Splice and test new and existing OSP cable construction projects.
• Well verse in the setup and use of ladders on poles, cables and buildings.
• Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
• Assemble and test DWDM modules; rework if necessary.
• Graduate to a testing crew performing (DWDM) dense wavelength division multiplexing fiber characterization.
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Linesman example responsibilities.

• Work as part of a team running HV and MV lines throughout the island.
• Set up cranes at work location and establish a control access zone to prevent injury to others on the job site.
• Gain experience using backhoes, trenchers, and cable pulling equipment.
• Serve as an active member in the company HSE program with stellar participation in all meetings and outside courses present.
• Erect self-supporting towers, inspect towers, install, troubleshoot and replace tower lights.