Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Gadsden, AL

24d

About The Position

The Cable Splicer constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical systems, including work on energized and de-energized systems. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, 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; performing live-line work with approved gloving and hot-stick techniques; and following safety protocols, including PPE use and insulated protective cover practices. The Cable Splicer may work in confined spaces and near energized equipment, operate construction vehicles and equipment, and work outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather. The role also includes leading crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conducting safety briefings, and training and mentoring apprentices and groundmen. The position requires at least three years of recent underground experience and a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Employees must be willing to travel long distances on short notice, work extended periods at job locations including out-of-state assignments, and work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime. The role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

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.
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.
Ability to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate; frequently stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Comprehensive knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks.
Ability to work in confined spaces and in proximity to energized equipment.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storm conditions.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground electrical 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 proper tools and test equipment and apply knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks.
Perform live-line work on energized lines 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.
Work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.