Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation • Dallas, TX

23d

About The Position

The Cable Splicer constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical systems, including work on energized and de-energized lines. The position may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs, and reports to the Foreman. The role involves working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. It also includes outage, storm, and emergency response work, including on-call rotation.

Requirements

• At least 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 lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to 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 perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, handling objects, operating tools or controls, reaching, and communicating by speech, listening, and hand signals.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized underground 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.
• Apply tagging procedures, grounding practices, and methods for addressing induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using proper tools and test equipment.
• Work with underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks.
• Operate backhoes, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and mini excavators.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Travel to different work locations, including extended out-of-state assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed