Electrical Foreman

Mandatory Hiring Requirements

• Resume
• References
• Background Check
• Drug Screen Testing
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Journeyman License preferred but not required

Benefits

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

Preferred Job Skills

• Basic computer and software skills
• Current knowledge of NEC
• Time management and organizational skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor and control the Company’s established policies concerning, but not limited to, the following:
• The Company’s Substance Abuse Program.
• Vehicle usage.
• Hazardous Communication Program.
• Quality Assurance Program.

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.

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.
• Employee’s personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders.
• Perform work at various heights using ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas.
• 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).

Skills

• Plan, direct, and coordinate an entire activity or the activities of others.
• Evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.
• Express ideas clearly to others.
• Work with figures quickly and easily.
• Deal with people in actual job duties beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Work independently.
• Understand the meanings and relationships of words and use language effectively.
• Work with numbers accurately to review budgets, materials, and time schedules.
• Make decisions based on personal judgments.
• Perform a variety of duties that often change.
• Deal with people in actual job duties and have agreeable working relationships.
• See details and recognize errors in written material, numbers, charts, or tables.
• Communicate effectively
• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
• Operate company vehicles with manual and automatic transmission.
• Positively identify colors of wires.
• Comprehend reading and drawing prints and schematics of same.
• Bend conduit by hand with hand benders.
• Must have the ability to use required power tools
• Operate equipment, trenchers, lift trucks, etc. in a safe manner.
• Capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.
• Operate two handed tools and equipment as required.
• Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, specifications, work site directions, blue prints and written instructions.
• Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered).
• Work energized circuits and equipment as outlined in Safety Policy.
• Supervise assigned job site employees to complete project.

Physical Function

• Hear and see well (either naturally or with correction).
• Must be 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.

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