Underground Cable Splicer (PE) – Travel & Overtime Ready

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family leave

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a safety‑minded Cable Splicer to construct, repair, and maintain underground electrical systems. Travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, may be required. Reports to the Foreman and joins a team dedicated to safe, high-quality work.

The role involves live-line work, outdoor conditions, and potential outages or emergencies. A CDL and several years of underground experience are required to perform the duties effectively.

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, repair and maintain underground power systems, including energized and de-energized lines.
• 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 conductors and related hardware.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE use, and proper insulating procedures.

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a safety‑minded Cable Splicer to construct, repair, and maintain underground electrical systems. Travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, may be required. Reports to the Foreman and joins a team dedicated to safe, high-quality work.

The role involves live-line work, outdoor conditions, and potential outages or emergencies. A CDL and several years of underground experience are required to perform the duties effectively.