Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•West Monroe, LA

25d

About The Position

The Cable Splicer constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical systems, working on energized and de-energized systems. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman. The Cable Splicer may lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and trains and mentors apprentices and groundmen. Work includes live-line tasks and may involve confined spaces, proximity to energized equipment, and outdoor work in varying and extreme weather conditions.

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 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.
Comprehensive 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 communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals; frequently stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair 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.
Use appropriate tools and test equipment for tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines.
Operate a backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and a mini excavator.
Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques on energized lines.
Follow safety protocols, including PPE use and insulated protective cover practices.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Travel to job locations, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.