Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike•Dallas, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cable Splicer constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical systems, including working on energized and de-energized systems. The role may require travel to different work locations, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate. The Cable Splicer reports to the Foreman. The position includes installing and repairing underground power conductors and related hardware; applying tagging, grounding, and induced-voltage procedures with appropriate tools and test equipment; and working with underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks. The role also involves live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques, working in confined spaces and near energized equipment, and operating specified construction vehicles and equipment. The employee leads crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conducts pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, and trains and mentors apprentices and groundmen. Work takes place outdoors at construction sites in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The employee must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotations, and work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Three years of recent underground experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willingness to travel to different work locations and travel long distances on short notice.
Ability to work for 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.
Knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks.
Ability to use tools and test equipment for work on energized and de-energized lines.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground electrical systems safely.
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, grounding, and induced-voltage procedures 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 use of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Operate a backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and a mini excavator.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Travel to different work locations, including out-of-state assignments, as required.
Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.