Underground Cable Splicer - Live-Line Specialist

Pike Electric, Inc.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. seeks a Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems with safety first. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to multiple job sites as needed, and report to the Foreman.

The role requires three years of underground experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to travel. You will operate heavy equipment, perform live-line work with proper PPE, and support outages, storms, and emergency callouts.

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

• Construct, maintain and repair underground power systems (energized and de-energized) with safety first.
• Lead crew in 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.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques and PPE.

Skills

Safety focus

Team leadership

Outage readiness

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Backhoe

Bucket trucks

Digger trucks

Mini excavator

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. seeks a Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems with safety first. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to multiple job sites as needed, and report to the Foreman.

The role requires three years of underground experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to travel. You will operate heavy equipment, perform live-line work with proper PPE, and support outages, storms, and emergency callouts.