Linesworkers / Cable-Jointers / Fitters at Eko Electricity Distribution Company

Job Summary

• To ensure effectiveness in the installation or repairs of cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems.

Job Description

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems, including cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Replace or straighten damaged poles, attach cross arms, isolator and auxiliary equipment.
• Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
• Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.
• Cut trenches for laying underground cables, using trenchers and cable plows.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the company’s standards, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE
• Physically fit and agile (22-40 years)
• Fast learning ability
• Electrical skillis an added advantage
• Proximity to Festac, Apapa, and Ojo is an advantage.