Underground Cable Splicer & Live-Line Tech — Travel & On-Call

Pike Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; 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

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a safety‑focused Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems. Work may involve energized and de‑energized lines and travel to various job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as required by operations.

Compensation ranges from $25.41 to $37.00 per hour. The role reports to the Foreman and requires CDL, travel readiness, and strong safety discipline.

Qualifications

• Three years of underground experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair energized and de-energized underground systems.
• Lead crew 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.
• Perform live-line work using insulated PPE and tools.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE throughout all tasks.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Live-line experience

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Backhoe

Bucket truck

Digger truck

Mini excavator

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a safety‑focused Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems. Work may involve energized and de‑energized lines and travel to various job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as required by operations.

Compensation ranges from $25.41 to $37.00 per hour. The role reports to the Foreman and requires CDL, travel readiness, and strong safety discipline.