Foreman - Transmission

About the role

Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and offer a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized transmission systems while prioritizing safety.
• Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Coach and train lower classification employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Oversee work related to each project and ensure its quality and timely completion.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Comprehensively understand switching and tagging procedures, EPZ grounding, and induced voltage on de-energized lines.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Willing and capable to obtain knowledge in bare hand work – 44kV and 500kV.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other transmission line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies, including on-call rotation.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective covers to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of recent transmission line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at different 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, EPZ-grounding, and understanding induced voltage on de-energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
• Ability to climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Willing to work at heights and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Willing to obtain knowledge in bare hand work – 44kV and 500kV.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other transmission line equipment.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective covers to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly proficient in operating various transmission line equipment.

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.

About Us

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Founded in 1945, Pike provides construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies. We have a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects and work with hundreds of utility clients across the country.