Underground Cable Splicer - Travel & Live-Line Expert

Pike Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and MSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and holidays

Family and medical leave

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC seeks an experienced Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized lines, traveling to various job sites, and reporting to the Foreman. Safety is a core focus.

The position requires three years of underground experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to travel. You will lead crew members in the absence of supervision and train apprentices, while performing live-line work and equipment operation in

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 extended hours including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance and repair of energized and de-energized underground systems.
• Lead crew in absence of Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair underground power, conductors and related hardware.
• Know tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on lines and use appropriate test equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environments and on-site with energized equipment.
• Operate backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks and mini excavators.
• Work outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotations.
• Perform live-line work using gloving and hot-stick techniques.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE and insulation of potential differences.

Skills

Safety minded

Leadership

Mentoring apprentices

Tools

Backhoe

Bucket trucks

Digger trucks

Mini excavator

Test equipment

Job description

Pike Electric LLC seeks an experienced Cable Splicer to construct and repair underground electrical systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized lines, traveling to various job sites, and reporting to the Foreman. Safety is a core focus.

The position requires three years of underground experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to travel. You will lead crew members in the absence of supervision and train apprentices, while performing live-line work and equipment operation in