Foreperson - NON-UNION

Full-time, non-exempt position offering competitive hourly pay.

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. The Foreperson troubleshoots routine job site issues, engages all employees/contractors on required training, and provides management and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.
• Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Enforces safe work practices as specified by experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA; conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Discusses with property owners/customers issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, and responsibility for apparent property damage; refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson.
• Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work and appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• May investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and settle minor damage claims.
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to crew performance and operations.
• Controls crew costs, including effective use of people-power, work methods, and operation of equipment.
• Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports on orders completed, units of work, crew time, minor damage repairs, and distribution.
• Periodically 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; sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard the public.
• In emergencies, determines action to eliminate hazards to life and property.
• Inspects and makes or provides for 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.
• Keeps informed regarding new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer/company employee relations policies and practices, including EEO and AA policies.
• Requests repair or replacement when necessary.

Requirements

• Understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Capable of adjusting to field requirements and taking independent action without close supervision.
• Able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods.
• Weight should not exceed approximately 300 pounds due to equipment capacity.
• No fear of heights.
• Ability to travel for storm work.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.

Physical Requirements

• Rare (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional (up to 33%): standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range-of-motion, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing.
• Frequent (up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Continuous (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance

Upon offer, employees may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.