Cable Splicer - Underground

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 various job sites, including out-of-state locations, as needed.

About the Role

Reports to the Foreman, this position requires a safety-first approach to all tasks. Responsibilities include leading crew members during the absence of the Employee in Charge, conducting pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, training and mentoring apprentices and groundmen, and installing and repairing underground power, conductors, and related hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of underground systems with safety as a top 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.
• 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 backhoes, 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 rotations.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques on energized lines.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use and understanding of insulated protective covers to isolate differences of potential.

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

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 can be loud, and work may be performed in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

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, and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

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. Our culture emphasizes safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Pike Electric LLC is an equal opportunity employer.