Underground Cable Splicer – Live-Line Electrician (PE)

Pike Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems, with a focus on safety. The role involves working on energized and de-energized lines, potential travel to multiple job sites, and reporting to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include leading crews, training apprentices, installing underground components, and performing live-line work with proper PPE and procedures. Outages and emergencies may require on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de‑energized underground systems with safety first.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair underground power, conductors and related hardware.
• Understand tagging procedures and safety standards for energized lines.

Skills

CDL

Underground experience

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Tools

Backhoe

Bucket truck

Digger truck

Mini excavator

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems, with a focus on safety. The role involves working on energized and de-energized lines, potential travel to multiple job sites, and reporting to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include leading crews, training apprentices, installing underground components, and performing live-line work with proper PPE and procedures. Outages and emergencies may require on-call rotations.