Underground Cable Splicer — Lead Crew, Travel & On‑Call

Pike Electric, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Family and medical leave

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Cable Splicer to build and repair underground electrical systems. The role involves work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, and reporting to the Foreman. Safety is a top priority in all tasks.

Responsibilities include leading crews in the absence of the Employee in Charge, training apprentices, and performing live-line work with proper PPE and equipment. Outages and emergencies are part of the job, with on-call rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of underground experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime and on-call.
• Willingness to work out-of-state assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized underground systems with safety first.
• Lead crew in absence of supervisor and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair underground power, conductors and related hardware.
• Knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines with proper tools and test equipment.
• Work in confined spaces near energized equipment.
• Operate backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and mini excavator.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.
• Perform live-line work using insulated gloves and hot-stick techniques.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team training

Live-line work

Tools

Backhoe

Bucket truck

Digger truck

Test equipment

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Cable Splicer to build and repair underground electrical systems. The role involves work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, and reporting to the Foreman. Safety is a top priority in all tasks.

Responsibilities include leading crews in the absence of the Employee in Charge, training apprentices, and performing live-line work with proper PPE and equipment. Outages and emergencies are part of the job, with on-call rotation as needed.