The Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems, requiring a minimum of 5 years of recent field experience.
Requirements
- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
- Coaches crew members and possesses working knowledge of coaching skills
- Must be capable of coaching and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures
- Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines
- Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings
- Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor
- Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
- Must be familiar with induced voltage
- Able to properly sag wire
- Must be capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation
- Must be able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups
- Must understand grounding procedures
- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
- Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
- Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
- Must understand how to safely operate equipment
- Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
- Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order
- Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser
- Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job
- Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines
- Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers
- Understands how to use a load bust tool
- Able to properly ask for and take line clearances
- Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups
- Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices
- Understands flag and tag procedures
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
- Does all other related work as required to complete the job
- Able to read and communicate effectively in English
- Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members
- Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required
- Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
- Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs
- Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE
- Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork
- Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving
- 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
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
