General Foreperson - ULCS

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

• Implementing and enforcing the safety program at the field level.
• Setting safety standards and expectations for Forepersons.
• Ensuring Foreperson and Crew Member job specific training is completed and documented.
• Documenting Foreperson/crew evaluations.
• Conducting safety meetings/crew safety audits.
• Coaching, counseling, and correcting unsafe behavior.
• Providing coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees according to policy.
• Clearly communicating expectations to employees.
• Stop work when unsafe acts are identified.
• Performing safety inspections utilizing the job behavior observation program and tool.
• Investigating and monitoring claims and assisting region insurance examiners.
• Reporting injuries, incidents and near misses to Region Safety Supervisor and Manager.
• Reports all injuries no matter how minor to the Region Safety Supervisor and Manager immediately.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Can review and comprehend project work plans.
• Demonstrates strong computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Able to communicate and handle confrontations professionally.
• Possess knowledge of working with energized high voltage systems requiring specific skillset, primary and secondary, and minimum approach distance.
• Able to climb different structures and possess the tools to complete the climb successfully.
• 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).
• Possesses proven previous OH Maintenance Supervision experience.
• Prior experience in the electrical power line construction industry.
• Ability to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and other certifications obtained during career.
• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
• Driver License Required, willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred.
• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
• Physical Requirements: OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling; FREQUENT(up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs; CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs., and 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

Pay

Competitive/Hourly (more detail during your interview process)