Crew Leader - Underground ( DUKE ENERGY)

Pike•Watson Estates, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Climbing Crew Leader position is a skilled role focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. Pike, founded in 1945, is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. The company partners with numerous utility clients nationwide, continuously expanding its offerings to provide the necessary ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment for any job. Pike emphasizes its essential role in ensuring infrastructure systems are operational for people and businesses, fostering a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
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.
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.
Must be able to climb wood poles.
Must be able to operate mini excavator.
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
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.
Supervises crew members.
Leads and trains lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Leads and teaches underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Troubleshoots problems on underground circuit.
Works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Complies with company reporting procedures and completes required company paperwork.
Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
Performs rigorous physical labor.
Identifies primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Performs all other related work as required to complete the job.