Foreperson CDL Required Non-Union

About the role

This position ensures the productivity of daily operations, working closely with management to determine recruiting/hiring needs, deadlines, and safety protocols to enforce among the crew.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.
• Conduct field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Promotes and upholds a culture of safety, applying sound judgment, adhering to company policies, and complying with OSHA specifications to ensure safe work practices.
• Counsels property owner/customer(s) on issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, and responsibility for apparent property damage.
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.
• Controls crew costs, including effective use of people power, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.
• Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs and distribution, etc.
• Periodically furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow-up, etc.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Establishes physical safeguards such as barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, and more to protect employees and the public from potential hazards.
• Inspects and makes or provides necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping on the truck and at work location.
• Responsible for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles.

Requirements

• Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Must have organizational skills and be able to multi-task.
• Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Commercial Driver's license (CDL).
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in the Line Clearance industry is required.

Skills

• Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to adjust to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Safety awareness and adherence to company policies.
• Ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Available benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location.

Pay

Competitive, Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt