The Underground Crew Leader position is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The Crew Leader will supervise crew members, possess working knowledge of leadership and management skills, and lead and train lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Requirements
- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
- Supervise crew members.
- Possess working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
- Capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
- Capable of leading and teaching underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
- Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
- Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
- Troubleshoot problems on underground circuit.
- Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
- Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
- Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
- Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
- Must be familiar with induced voltage.
- Possess knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
- Understand grounding procedures.
- Understand how to obtain a one shot on a reclosure.
- Capable of working in confined spaces.
- Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
- Understand grounding procedures.
- Capable of testing and classifying soil.
- Understand how to safely operate equipment.
- Understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
- Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
- Understand sloping and shoring requirements.
- Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements.
- Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
- Possess a working knowledge of line protection devices.
- Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
- Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
- Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
- Understand flag and tag procedures.
- Possess a CDL and demonstrate safe driving.
- Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
- Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
- Willing to work over-time when requested.
- Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Benefits
- VA Approved Apprenticeship Program
- GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
- Pike is a Non-union Company
