Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Clarksville, TN

25d

About The Position

The Cable Splicer constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical systems, including work on 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 involves installing and repairing underground power conductors and related hardware, working in confined spaces and near energized equipment, and performing live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques. The Cable Splicer may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent and train and mentor apprentices and groundmen. The role also requires operating specified construction vehicles and equipment, following safety protocols, and working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, and work outside normal business hours may be required.

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 communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Knowledge of underground electrical systems, tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, and safe work practices for energized and de-energized lines.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground electrical systems with safety as the priority.
Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge 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, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate 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 use and use of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as required.
Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.