Crew Leader - Underground (Energy United)

Pike Corporation•Lexington, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Crew Leader position is a skilled role focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This role involves working safely on energized and de-energized underground systems, supervising and training crew members, and leading various underground services, infrastructure, and duct bank projects. The Crew Leader is responsible for conducting pre-job briefings, troubleshooting underground circuits, and maintaining company equipment. The position requires compliance with company procedures, coordination of crew work, and the ability to perform rigorous physical labor while working with high voltage systems.

Requirements

Possess working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
Be familiar with induced voltage.
Possess knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
Possess a working knowledge of ladder requirements.
Possess a working knowledge of line protection devices.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Understand flag and tag procedures.
Possess a CDL and demonstrate safe driving.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Willing to work over-time when requested.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Self-Motivated.
Team-Oriented.
Customer Oriented.
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
Supervise crew members.
Lead and train lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Lead and teach underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Troubleshoot problems on underground circuit.
Work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
Perform rigorous physical labor.
Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Understand grounding procedures.
Obtain a one shot on a reclosure.
Work in confined spaces.
Properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
Test and classify soil.
Safely operate equipment.
Phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understand sloping and shoring requirements.
Properly ask for and take line clearances.
Properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.