Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Hammond, LA

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, based on operational and customer needs. The Cable Splicer reports to the Foreman. The position involves leading crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conducting pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, and training and mentoring apprentices and groundmen. Work may involve confined spaces, proximity to energized equipment, outdoor work in extreme and inclement weather, outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.

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.
Knowledge of underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks.
Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on energized and de-energized underground systems while prioritizing safety.
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 and grounding practices, and address induced voltage 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 use and use of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Operate a backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and a mini excavator.
Work at job sites in varying and extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
Respond to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations as needed.