Underground Cable Splicer - Lead, Live-Line & Travel

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, and short-term andlong

Paid time off, holidays, and family/​m

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC in Manassas, VA seeks a Cable Splicer to safely construct and repair underground electrical systems on energized and de-energized lines. Travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, may be required; reports to the Foreman.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on leadership, and mentoring apprentices while performing live-line work and heavy equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of recent underground experience.
• Valid 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized underground new work 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.
• 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 possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Skills

Safety protocols

Leadership

Mentor apprentices

Tools

Backhoe

Bucket trucks

Digger trucks

Mini excavator

Job description

Pike Electric LLC in Manassas, VA seeks a Cable Splicer to safely construct and repair underground electrical systems on energized and de-energized lines. Travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, may be required; reports to the Foreman.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on leadership, and mentoring apprentices while performing live-line work and heavy equipment operation.