Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

About the role

The Cable Splicer is a safety focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical underground systems. You will work on energized and de‑energized systems and may be required travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de‑energized underground new work systems with safety first.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre‑job and tailgate safety briefing.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair underground power, conductors and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de‑energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment and understanding of underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
• Work in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Will operate a backhoe, bucket trucks and digger trucks, mini excavator.
• 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 of energized lines.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover 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.

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