Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Lafayette, LA

23d

About The Position

The Cable Splicer constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical systems, including 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 position reports to the Foreman. The Cable Splicer performs underground power work using approved live-line techniques and follows safety protocols, including proper PPE use and insulated protective cover. The position may involve confined spaces, proximity to energized equipment, outdoor work in varying and extreme weather, and responding to outages, storms, and emergencies. The employee may also operate heavy equipment and mentor apprentices and groundmen.

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.
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 services, infrastructure, and duct banks.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground electrical systems.
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 proper tools and test equipment.
Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques.
Follow safety protocols, including PPE requirements and the use of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Operate backhoes, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and mini excavators.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Respond to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as needed.