Crew Leader - Underground (Union Power)

Pike•Monroe, NC

10h•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, leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures, and teaching underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks. The position requires a strong understanding of all aspects of underground distribution, including troubleshooting problems on underground circuits, working with energized high voltage systems, and maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools. The Crew Leader is responsible for coordinating and inspecting the work of crew members, conducting pre-job or tailgate briefings, and ensuring compliance with company reporting procedures and paperwork. The role also demands the ability to perform rigorous physical labor, work in confined spaces, and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

Possess working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
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.

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.
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.
Frequently 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 induced voltage.
Possess knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
Understand grounding procedures.
Understand how to 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.
Possess a working knowledge of ladder requirements.
Properly ask for and take line clearances.
Possess a working knowledge of line protection devices.
Properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.