Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson
A skilled position with prior performance that understands the install and repair process for overhead distribution and transmission systems, which includes poles, cables, and electrical systems.
Pay: Competitive/Hourly (more detail during your interview process)
Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- FR Clothing Provided
- Employee Payroll Deduction Program
Primary Responsibilities:
- Directs and assists crew with all parts of the electrical system.
- Obtaining daily job description and follow up with General Foreperson.
- Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
- Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any particular job.
- Implementing and enforcing the safety program at the field level for his or her employees.
- Ensuring employees are trained and qualified to perform the work
- Ensuring the employees thoroughly understand all safety rules pertaining to assigned work.
- Ensuring quality job briefings are conducted.
- Performing safety inspections utilizing the job behavior observation program and tool.
- Conducting incident investigations.
- Enforcing strict compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Reports all injuries no matter how minor to the Supervision/General Foreperson Immediately.
- Reports all incidents and near misses to Supervision/General Foreperson.
- Any other duties related to the installation of Overhead Power Supply.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Strong communication skills both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of Working with energized high voltage systems requiring specific skill set.
- Able to identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment. (i.e., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel).
Education & Experience:
- 5+ years experience in the electrical power line construction industry.
- Able to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and any certifications that you have obtained during your career.
- Proven previous OH Maintenance experience required.
Pre-Screen:
- Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
- Driver License Required, willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred.
Travel Requirements:
- Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
Physical Requirements:
- RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
- OCASSIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
- FREQUENT (up to 66 %): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.
- CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.