Cable Splicer - Underground

Pike Corporation; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA and flexible spending accounts

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Corporation in Bradenton, FL is seeking a skilled Cable Splicer to safely install and repair underground electrical systems on energized and de-energized circuits. You may travel to different job sites and report to the Foreman.

You will lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge, train apprentices, and perform live-line work with proper PPE and tools. A CDL and at least three years of underground experience are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of underground experience.
• Valid CDL.
• Willingness to travel long distances.
• Lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work extended hours and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Perform underground construction, maintenance and repair of energized and de-energized systems.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair underground power conductors and related hardware.
• Operate backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks and mini excavator.
• Perform live-line work with proper PPE and insulated tools.

Skills

Underground electrical work

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities 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

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.

Pike Electric LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.