Crew Leader - Underground (Preco)

Pike Corporation•Bradenton, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Crew Leader position is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This role involves supervising crew members, possessing a working knowledge of leadership and management skills, and the capability to lead and train lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures. The position requires expertise in underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks, as well as the ability to troubleshoot problems on underground circuits. Frequent work with energized high voltage systems requires skill and care to protect oneself and others. The role also includes maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools, completing required paperwork, and coordinating and inspecting the work of crew members. Planning safe work based on job prints or work orders, understanding sloping and shoring requirements, and knowing ladder requirements are also key aspects of this position. The job also requires understanding flag and tag procedures, possessing a CDL and demonstrating safe driving, and the ability to travel long distances and work for extended periods in various locations when required.

Requirements

Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
Capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Capable of leading and teaching underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
Understands grounding procedures.
Understands how to obtain a one shot on a reclosure.
Capable of working in confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Understands grounding procedures.
Capable of testing and classifying soil.
Understands how to safely operate equipment.
Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understands sloping and shoring requirements.
Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements.
Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Understands flag and tag procedures.
Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.
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.

Nice To Haves

Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
Supervises crew members.
Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Troubleshoots problems on underground circuit.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.