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NextEra Energy

Cable Splicer

Hialeah, FL · On-site

As a Cable Splicer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining underground distribution circuits, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to customers while adhering to all safety standards and ...

City of Cleveland

Senior Cable Splicer

Cleveland, OH

$45.65/hr

Has a working knowledge of underground manhole and conduit construction and fills in as Cable Splicer Unit Leader and Underground Unit Leader. Surveys, makes, and interprets underground and manhole ...

NextEra Energy

Cable Splicer

Hialeah, FL

As a Cable Splicer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining underground distribution circuits, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to customers while adhering to all safety standards and ...

NextEra Energy

Cable Splicer

Hollywood, FL

As a Cable Splicer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining underground distribution circuits, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to customers while adhering to all safety standards and ...

Southern Company

Apprentice Cable Splicer

Atlanta, GA

$23.75 - $28.25/hr

Apprentice Cable Splicer (ACS) for Network Underground Services (NUS) - Georgia Statewide Georgia Power's Network Underground Services (NUS) plays an integral part in Georgia's economy. NUS provides ...

NextEra Energy

Cable Splicer

Miami, FL

As a Cable Splicer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining underground distribution circuits, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to customers while adhering to all safety standards and ...

NextEra Energy

Cable Splicer

Naples, FL

As a Cable Splicer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining underground distribution circuits, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to customers while adhering to all safety standards and ...

Southern Company

Apprentice Cable Splicer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$24 - $28.50/hr

Apprentice Cable Splicer (ACS) for Network Underground Services (NUS) - Georgia Statewide Georgia Power's Network Underground Services (NUS) plays an integral part in Georgia's economy. NUS provides ...

Southern Company

Apprentice Cable Splicer

Atlanta, GA

$24 - $28.50/hr

Apprentice Cable Splicer (ACS) for Network Underground Services (NUS) - Georgia Statewide Georgia Power's Network Underground Services (NUS) plays an integral part in Georgia's economy. NUS provides ...

Frontier

Cable Splicer

Los Angeles, CA

$24.74 - $46.70/hr

Cable Splicer Location: 5546 WESTLAWN AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90066 Union: CWA 9003 - CBA 004 ... Set up, rack, splice, transfer, repair, rearrange, bond, pressurize, and test aerial, underground ...

Frontier

Cable Splicer

Lancaster, CA · On-site

$24.74 - $46.70/hr

Cable Splicer Location: 45243 BEECH AVENUE, LANCASTER, CA 93534 Union: CWA 9586 - CBA 004 Hiring ... Set up, rack, splice, transfer, repair, rearrange, bond, pressurize, and test aerial, underground ...

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How much do underground cable splicer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for underground cable splicer in the United States is $26.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Underground Cable Splicer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Underground Cable Splicer, you need strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, knowledge of cable splicing techniques, and a high school diploma or equivalent—often accompanied by relevant vocational training or apprenticeships. Familiarity with industry-specific tools such as cable locators, splicing machines, and safety gear, as well as certifications like OSHA or relevant union training, are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork skills distinguish top performers in this field. These attributes ensure safe, accurate installation and maintenance of underground cables, minimize service disruptions, and uphold safety standards in challenging environments.

What is an Underground Cable Splicer job?

An Underground Cable Splicer installs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical or telecommunications cables. They splice and connect cables, ensuring proper insulation and conductivity while following safety standards and technical specifications. This job requires working in confined spaces, interpreting schematics, and using specialized tools to complete precise splicing tasks. Splicers play a crucial role in maintaining reliable power and communication networks.

What kind of work environment can I expect as an Underground Cable Splicer?

As an Underground Cable Splicer, you can expect to work outdoors in various weather conditions, often at construction sites, roadways, or utility vaults. The job may require travel within a specific region and sometimes involve night or weekend shifts to minimize public disruption. You'll regularly collaborate with other splicers, linemen, engineers, and safety personnel, focusing on teamwork to ensure efficient and safe project completion. The role can be physically demanding and may require working in confined spaces, but offers valuable hands-on experience and a clear path for advancement within the utilities or telecommunications industry.

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Cable Splicer - Underground

Cable Splicer - Underground

Pike Corporation

Bradenton, FL

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position Summary: The Underground Cable Splicer is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The Underground Cable Splicer works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.


Essential Functions:

Lead crew and represent the Company in absence of the Foreman.
Effectively conduct pre-job briefings.
Inspect the work of crew members.
Promote safety at all times.
Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Capable of operating a backhoe.
Capable of safely operating and maintaining company equipment.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage.
Understand grounding procedures.
Understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Capable of working in confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Understand underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
Understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Capable of terminating different sizes of cable.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job 
 

Requirements:

Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Must understand flag and tag procedures.
Understands confined space requirements. 
Must demonstrate safe driving techniques.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Able to use hand tools on a continuous basis.
Capable of being exposed to dirt and power on a daily basis.
Must possess knowledge in identifying underground utility locates.
Must possess knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
Must possess knowledge in troubleshooting underground circuits.
Able to identify unforeseen obstacles that would hinder safety or production.
Must be able to Switch & Splice. 
Must be familiar with induced voltage. 
Must possess knowledge of tools for terminating cable. 
Must possess knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution. 
Must possess knowledge of underground switching procedures.

Other Requirements:

1-3 year minimum of experience is required.
Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of employment.
A valid Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
Willing to work over-time when requested.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

Self-Motivated
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
Communication
Ethical conduct

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Pike is a Non-Union Company

About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.
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We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation's energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.

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