Foreman - Overhead (Fp&L)

Position Summary: 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:

• Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
• Must understand grounding procedures.
• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Must be capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
• Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Must understand how to safely operate equipment.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Understands how to use a load bust tool.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Supervises crew members.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Able to properly sag wire.
• Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Must be capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation.
• Must be able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
• Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.

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, and 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
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company

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