Underground Cable Splicer – Live-Line Expert & Mentor

Pike Corporation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; 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 disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Cable Splicer to construct, repair and maintain underground electrical systems. Position requires handling energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites including out-of-state locations, and reporting to the Foreman. Safety and teamwork are emphasized.

Responsibilities include leading crews, mentoring apprentices, and performing live-line work with proper PPE. Outages, storms and emergency callouts may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years of recent underground experience.
• Valid CDL.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work extended hours including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance and repair of energized and de-energized underground systems with safety first.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair underground power, conductors and related hardware.
• Work in confined spaces near energized equipment.
• Operate backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks and mini excavator.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and outage/storm conditions; on-call rotation.

Skills

Underground electrical experience

Safety leadership

Team mentoring

Education

CDL license

Tools

Backhoe

Bucket trucks

Digger trucks

Mini excavator

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Cable Splicer to construct, repair and maintain underground electrical systems. Position requires handling energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites including out-of-state locations, and reporting to the Foreman. Safety and teamwork are emphasized.

Responsibilities include leading crews, mentoring apprentices, and performing live-line work with proper PPE. Outages, storms and emergency callouts may be required.