Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Gray, GA

25d

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 assignments, based on operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman. The Cable Splicer performs underground power and conductor installation and repair, leads crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, and trains and mentors apprentices and groundmen. The role requires knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks. Work may take place in confined spaces and near energized equipment, as well as outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions. The employee may be assigned to outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation, and performs live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques while following safety protocols and using PPE and insulated protective covers.

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.
Knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks.
Ability to work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storm conditions.
Ability to talk, listen, use hand signals, 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, prioritizing safety.
Lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent.
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, grounding, and addressing 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 covers.
Operate backhoes, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and mini excavators.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.