Underground Cable Splicer & Live-Line Technician

Pike Corporation

Manassas (VA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

EAP

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC in Virginia is seeking a skilled Cable Splicer to safely construct and repair underground electrical systems. You may work on energized and de-energized lines and travel to job sites, including out-of-state locations, reporting to the Foreman.

The role requires three years of underground experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to work overtime, outages, and on-call rotations. You will lead crews, mentor apprentices, and operate backhoes, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and a

Qualifications

Three (3) 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 of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

Perform underground construction, maintenance and repair of energized and de-energized systems with a safety focus.
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.
Operate a backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks, and a mini excavator.
Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and be available for outages and on-call rotations.
Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques on energized lines.
Follow all safety protocols including PPE and insulated equipment knowledge.