Electrical Foreman

Responsibilities

• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy and perform a variety of duties which may often change.
• Utilize reason and logic to perform various mathematical operations rapidly and accurately.
• Visualize detail in objects, plans and drawings in order to recognize slight differences in shapes or shadings.
• Possess the ability to picture flat drawings as 3-dimensional objects.
• Will be directly responsible for work layout, leading and working with a crew, and assuring that materials/tools/equipment and information are staged on the job site in the proper places ahead of time.
• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and national and local codes.
• Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, insuring that work is installed as required.
• Observe functions of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Repair faulty equipment or systems.
• Personnel responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions (promotions, transfers discharges, and disciplinary measures).
• Analyze and resolve work problems, and/or assist workers in solving work problems.
• May train new workers.
• Interpret company policies to workers.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assign duties.
• Monitor the work being performed and direct the crew.
• Complete required paperwork (time sheets, safety reports, accident reports, etc.).
• Requisition and inspect materials.
• May be required to do a re-estimate.
• Schedule work per the pace of the job and other trades.

Requirements

• Current driver’s license if required by job conditions; applicable federal, state and local licenses as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Applicable federal, state and local certifications as required by job conditions or by the company.
• High School Graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent Watson training.
• 3 to 5 Years working in the electrical field as a foreman under an electrical contractor is preferred, but 1 to 2 years working in the field as a foreman under an electrical contractor is acceptable.

Preferred Job Skills

• Basic computer and software skills.
• Current knowledge of NEC.
• Time management and organizational skills necessary to complete job-site-related paperwork, planning, directing and coordinating work crews.
• Superior oral and written communication.
• Safe operation of hand tools and powered equipment.
• Accountability for work layout, safety enforcement, and the physical security of material, tools, equipment and company vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Holidays, Vacation.
• 401K plan.
• Direct Deposit.

Position Requirements

• Licenses: Current driver’s license if required by job conditions; applicable federal, state and local licenses as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Certifications: Applicable federal, state and local certifications as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Education: High School Graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent Watson training.
• Experience: 3 to 5 Years working in the electrical field as a foreman under an electrical contractor is preferred, but 1 to 2 years working in the field as a foreman under an electrical contractor is acceptable.

Physical Function

• Hear and see well (either naturally or with correction).
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly move on feet.
• Climb ladders (all types).
• Complete overhead work for full day assignments.
• Responsible for securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.

Working Conditions

• Work in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.
• Ability to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
• Keep/wear required personal tools at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).
• Work from all types of ladders and carry and relocate up to 12’ step ladder unassisted.
• Work in restricted areas (switch gear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces and attics).
• Wear personal protective equipment as required in Safety Handbook.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required, to include night shifts and out of town (if needed).