Foreman - Overhead (CPSE)

Pike•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman is a safety-focused professional with the ability to lead a crew to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. This role involves working on energized and de-energized powerlines and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. The Foreman will report to the General Foreman.

Requirements

Five (5) years of recent overhead line experience.
Proficient in basic computer operations including Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
Coach and train lower classification employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Oversee work related to each project and assume full responsibility for its quality and completion deadline.
Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
Utilize comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines while using the proper tools and test equipment.
Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of overhead line equipment.
Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
Be available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques of energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.