Cable Splicer - Underground (Coastal EMC))

Pike Corporation; Midway (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Pike Corporation is looking for a dedicated Cable Splicer in Midway, Georgia. This position involves constructing and repairing underground electrical systems, requiring a strong focus on safety and responsibilities ranging from leadership to hands-on technical tasks.

Candidates should have at least three years of underground experience, a CDL, and be prepared to work in challenging environmental conditions. The benefits include comprehensive insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Three years of recent underground experience required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is necessary.
• Ability to lift materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair electrical underground systems safely.
• Lead crew members and conduct safety briefings.
• Install and repair underground power and related hardware.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

Skills

Underground systems maintenance

Safety protocols adherence

Leadership

Hands-on technical skills

Tools

Backhoe

Bucket truck

Digger truck

Mini excavator

Job description

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.

Essential Functions

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized underground systems while putting safety first.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operate a backhoe, bucket trucks and digger trucks, and a 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 on energized lines.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective equipment to isolate differences of potential.

Minimum Requirements

• Three (3) years of recent underground experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing 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.
• Willing 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

Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.