Foreman - Overhead (Dominion)

Position Summary

The Foreman is a safety-focused professional responsible for leading a crew in constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. This role involves working on energized and de-energized powerlines and may require travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations.

About the Role

Reports to the General Foreman, the Foreman oversees the crew and assumes full responsibility for the quality and timely completion of projects. Responsibilities include new construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution systems, climbing different structures, operating bucket trucks, and performing live-line work.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-job and tailgate safety briefings
• Coach and train lower classification employees in safe work procedures
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line equipment
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations

Requirements

• Five (5) years of recent overhead line experience
• Proficient in basic computer operations including Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice
• Work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime

Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines. Must be experienced with climbing different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.

Skills

Must have a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective gear to isolate differences of potential. Proficiency in climbing and working at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment. Ability to work in extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

Pike Electric, LLC

Pike Electric, LLC is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies. With a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects, Pike works with hundreds of utility clients across the country. As an equal opportunity employer, Pike values a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.