Foreman - Overhead

Foreman Position

The Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. Essential functions include working safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work, coaching crew members, possessing working knowledge of coaching skills, and leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines. The Foreman conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings, possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work, strings overhead wire, sets poles and anchors, and installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear. They troubleshoot problems and supervise troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems, replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems, and frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others. The Foreman maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order, performs rigorous physical labor, and identifies primary and secondary voltage on a circuit. They are familiar with induced voltage, able to properly sag wire, and capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation. The Foreman must be capable of identifying and locating puller and tensioner setups, understand grounding procedures, and capable of working at heights and / or confined spaces. They must understand how to safely operate equipment, phase out a line using phasing sticks, and plan safe work based on a job print or work order. They understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser, must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job, willing to glove / work live high voltage distribution power lines, capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers, and understand how to use a load bust tool. The Foreman is able to properly ask for and take line clearances, identify and locate puller and tensioner setups, and possess a working knowledge of line protection devices. They understand flag and tag procedures and must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather. They do all other related work as required to complete the job.

Other requirements include a 5-year minimum of recent field experience, 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, and willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

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, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work environment includes exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration, and 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. The position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies include being self-motivated, team-oriented, and customer-oriented, and must be able to follow company safety rules and all other company policies.