Crew Leader - Underground (PRECO)

Pike Corporation•Bradenton, FL

3d•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 while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized and de-energized underground systems. The Crew Leader supervises crew members, possesses a working knowledge of leadership and management skills, and is capable of leading and training lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures. They are also responsible for leading and teaching underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks, conducting pre-job or tailgate briefings, and troubleshooting problems on underground circuits. This position frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect lives, and requires maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order. Compliance with company reporting procedures and completion of required paperwork are essential. The role involves coordinating and inspecting the work of crew members, performing rigorous physical labor, and identifying primary and secondary voltage on a circuit. Familiarity with induced voltage, tools for terminating cable, grounding procedures, and obtaining a one-shot on a reclosure is necessary. The position requires the capability to work in confined spaces, properly install and remove PPE and cover-up, test and classify soil, safely operate equipment, and phase out a line using phasing sticks. Planning safe work based on a job print or work order, understanding sloping and shoring requirements, and possessing knowledge of ladder requirements are also key. The ability to properly ask for and take line clearances, knowledge of line protection devices, and the ability to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE are required. Identifying and locating puller and tensioner setups is also part of the role, along with all other related work required to complete the job.

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.
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.
Understands grounding procedures.
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.
Understands flag and tag procedures.
Possesses a CDL and demonstrates 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

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.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Capable of working in confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
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.
Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.