Cable Splicer/ Terminator A ( Dominion)

Position Summary

The Cable Splicer is a safety-focused professional responsible for constructing and repairing electrical underground systems. This role involves working on energized and de-energized systems and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. Reporting to the Foreman, the Cable Splicer performs new construction, maintenance, and repairs while prioritizing safety.

Essential Functions

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on energized and de-energized underground systems.
• 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.
• Comprehensively understand tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Work in confined spaces and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Operate backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks, mini excavators, and other equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies, including on-call rotation.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques on energized lines.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective gear to isolate differences of potential.

Minimum Requirements

• Three (3) years of recent underground experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate.
• Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Noise levels in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Exposure to extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

About Us

Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies. With a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects, Pike works with hundreds of utility clients across the country. Pike Electric LLC is an equal opportunity employer.