Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Hattiesburg, MS

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 protocols, including the use of PPE and insulated protective cover. The Cable Splicer may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent and is responsible for conducting pre-job and tailgate safety briefings and mentoring apprentices and groundmen. Work may take place in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and outdoors in extreme or changing weather. The position involves operating construction equipment and responding to outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation.

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 and 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.
Comprehensive knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines, using proper tools and test equipment.
Understanding of underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground electrical systems with safety as the first 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 proper 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 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, and emergencies, including participating in an on-call rotation.
Travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.