Cable Splicer/Terminator B (Dominion)

Pike Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Pike Corporation, located in Manassas, Virginia, is seeking a qualified Cable Splicer. As a Cable Splicer, you will be responsible for constructing and repairing electrical underground systems, working with energized and de-energized systems at various job sites including out-of-state locations.

This role entails leading a crew, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and mentoring apprentices. The ideal candidate possesses strong underground experience and a valid CDL, willing to work in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of underground experience required.
• Capable of lifting and moving equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to travel on short notice and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and repair of underground systems safely.
• Lead crews and conduct safety briefings when needed.
• Train and mentor apprentices.

Skills

Underground construction experience

Safety protocols knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Education

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Backhoe

Bucket trucks

Digger trucks

Mini excavator

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance and repair of energized and de-energized underground systems while prioritizing safety.
• 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.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using the 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 and a mini excavator.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be 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 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, and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment 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

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

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, manpower 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.