Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)
About The Position
The Cable Splicer constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical systems, including energized and de-energized systems. The role requires a safety-focused approach, work at different job sites, and possible travel to 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 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 may involve confined spaces, proximity to energized equipment, and outdoor construction sites in extreme or inclement weather. The employee may operate a backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and a mini excavator, and must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
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 work outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on energized and de-energized underground systems while 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, grounding, and induced-voltage procedures 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 a backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and a mini excavator.
- Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
- Work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family and medical leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
