Crew Leader - Underground (Union Power)

Pike Corporation•Monroe, NC

6h•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 working safely on new construction, maintenance, or repair of energized and de-energized underground systems. The Crew Leader is responsible for supervising crew members, possessing a strong understanding of leadership and management skills, and training 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 conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings. A comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution, including troubleshooting problems on underground circuits, is essential. This role frequently involves working with energized high voltage systems, requiring skill and care to ensure safety. The Crew Leader must maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order, comply with company reporting procedures, and complete required paperwork. They will also coordinate and inspect the work of crew members, plan safe work based on job prints or work orders, and understand sloping and shoring requirements.

Requirements

Possess 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 identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Possess knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
Understand grounding procedures.
Understand 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.
Understand grounding procedures.
Capable of testing and classifying soil.
Understand how to safely operate equipment.
Understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understand sloping and shoring requirements.
Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
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.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Self-Motivated
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Nice To Haves

VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
Supervise crew members.
Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Troubleshoot problems on underground circuit.
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.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.