Cable Splicer - Underground (PE)

About the role

Position Summary: 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 to travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the Foreman. Founded in 1945, 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. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job. "Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

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.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de‑energized lines using proper tools and test equipment; understand underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
• Work in confined spaces and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Operate a backhoe, bucket trucks, 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.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to 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