Foreman Lineman - Non-union

About the role

The Transmission Foreperson primary function is to supervise a crew of up to 10 employees and to ensure the proper administration of training, disciplinary action, work production, adherence to safety practices and interpretation of policies. A willingness to travel is a must.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the job briefing of the crew on work tasks and the hazards associated with the job
• Hold outage clearances
• Provide daily communication with the client's representatives
• Work on various structure types of transmission lines at voltages from 69kV to 500kV
• Directs the crew members on specific job tasks
• Receives and interprets orders by the General Foreperson and Coordinator of utilities
• Enforces safety practices and obtains permission from property owners to perform work
• Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of records
• Assists with accident reports and incident investigations
• Responsible for job cost control
• Responsible for inspections, proper working conditions and necessary repairs to tools and equipment
• Assists with field training to crew members on new equipment
• Directs emergency situations

Minimum Requirements

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in all types of Electrical Transmission Line Construction
• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Foreperson
• Must be able to perform hands on management of many types of maintenance and new construction activities
• Must be proficient in all phases of Transmission line work, including the installation and maintenance of wood poles, H-frames, steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete poles
• Must be experienced in wire stringing operations, wire sagging methods, assembly and installation of the many different types of hardware assemblies and fiber optic installations

Education & Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to perform hands-on management of many types of maintenance and new construction activities
• Proficient in all phases of Substation Construction including but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical and Civil aspects of construction
• Able to comprehend blueprints
• Able to visualize the job build
• Must be able to identify the hazards on the job
• Must have cognition to solve problems
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 5 years work experience as Journeyman in Transmission Construction
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Foreperson

Licenses & Certifications

• CDL Required

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home
• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work

Physical Requirements

• Occasional (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
• Frequent (up to 66%): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
• Continuous (up to 100%): 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.

Safety

• Employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools
• Be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods
• Be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments
• Be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary
• Be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day
• Have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain
• Be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day
• Be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information
• Communicate and handle conflict professionally
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods
• May be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters
• Works around hazardous equipment
• Works with energized parts or equipment
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment, with proper hearing protection
• Works at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program