Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation • Baton Rouge, LA

24d

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, according to operational and customer needs. The Cable Splicer reports to the Foreman.

The position includes installing and repairing underground power conductors and related hardware, performing live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques, and following safety procedures, including proper PPE use and insulated protective cover practices. The Cable Splicer may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent and is responsible for conducting safety briefings and training apprentices and groundmen.

Work may take place in confined spaces and near energized equipment, as well as outdoors at construction sites in extreme or inclement weather. The role may involve outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, overtime, weekends, and holidays. Equipment operation may include backhoes, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and mini excavators.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• Knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground electrical systems, prioritizing safety.
• 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 and grounding practices, and address induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• 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.
• Operate backhoes, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and mini excavators.
• Travel to job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed