Foreman Lineman - Non-union

About the role

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.

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, Crawling
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, 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
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs., Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

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