Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Auburn, AL

12d

About The Position

The Cable Splicer constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical systems, including work on energized and de-energized systems. The position may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate, and reports to the Foreman. The role includes working outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. The Cable Splicer may operate a backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and a mini excavator; participate in outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations; and perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques. Pike describes itself as a family-oriented workplace with a culture focused on safety, collaboration, innovation, and customer service. The company provides construction, repair, and engineering services to electric and gas utilities and telecommunications companies, as well as renewable energy projects.

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.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
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 tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and other inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair underground electrical systems, including energized and de-energized 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.
Use appropriate tools and test equipment for tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines.
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.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
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, emergencies, and on-call rotations, including outside normal business hours.