Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Montgomery, AL

24d

About The Position

The Cable Splicer constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical systems, including work on energized and de-energized lines. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs, and reports to the Foreman. The Cable Splicer may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, and train and mentor apprentices and groundmen. The position involves installing and repairing underground power conductors and related hardware, working in confined spaces and near energized equipment, and performing live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, including PPE use and use of insulated protective covers. Work is performed outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather and at construction sites where employees may encounter fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise. The employee may work outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotations, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

At least three years of recent underground experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice, including to out-of-state job sites.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work for 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 communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
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.
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 knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks, using appropriate tools and test equipment.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Operate backhoes, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and mini excavators.
Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques.
Follow safety protocols, including PPE requirements and use of insulated protective covers.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotation, as required.