Underground Cable Splicer—Outages & Travel Ready

Pike Electric, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. in Knoxville is seeking a safety-focused Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems. You will work on energized and de-energized systems and may be required travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate.

You will report to the Foreman. Leading crew when needed, training apprentices, installing underground power and conductors, and performing high voltage tasks with proper PPE are key

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of recent 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment.

Skills

Underground experience

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. in Knoxville is seeking a safety-focused Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems. You will work on energized and de-energized systems and may be required travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate.

You will report to the Foreman. Leading crew when needed, training apprentices, installing underground power and conductors, and performing high voltage tasks with proper PPE are key