Underground Cable Splicer — Live-Line & Field Lead

Pike Electric, Inc. in; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, disability (short/long

Paid time off

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a skilled Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems, handling energized and de-energized lines. Position requires readiness to travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, and reports to the Foreman.

Emphasis on safety and teamwork across crews. Responsibilities include leading safety briefings, mentoring apprentices, and performing live-line work with proper PPE.

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 new work systems with safety first.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefing.
• 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 using proper tools and test equipment; understand underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
• 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 insulated protective gear to isolate differences of potential.

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a skilled Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems, handling energized and de-energized lines. Position requires readiness to travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, and reports to the Foreman.

Emphasis on safety and teamwork across crews. Responsibilities include leading safety briefings, mentoring apprentices, and performing live-line work with proper PPE.