Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike•Hattiesburg, MS

25d

About The Position

The Cable Splicer constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical systems, working on both energized and de-energized systems. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. The Cable Splicer reports to the Foreman. The position includes installing and repairing underground power conductors and related hardware; using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques for live-line work; and applying tagging, grounding, and induced-voltage procedures with appropriate tools and test equipment. The Cable Splicer may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conduct safety briefings, and train and mentor apprentices and groundmen. Work takes place at construction sites and may involve confined spaces, proximity to energized equipment, loud noise, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and extreme or inclement weather. The role requires availability for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Three years of recent underground experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including communicating by talking, listening, and hand signals; standing and walking frequently; handling objects and operating tools or controls; and reaching with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground electrical systems while prioritizing safety.
Lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
Install and repair underground power conductors and related hardware.
Apply tagging procedures and grounding practices, and address induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using proper tools and test equipment.
Work with underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Operate backhoes, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and mini excavators.
Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques.
Follow safety protocols, including PPE requirements and use of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.
Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, weekends, holidays, and overtime.