Foreman - Overhead (Duke)

Pike Corporation • Charlotte, NC

68d

About The Position

The Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Requirements

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
• Possess a CDL and demonstrate safe driving.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Coach crew members and possess working knowledge of coaching skills.
• Train lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Lead and teach hot stick work on energized lines.
• Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
• String overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Install transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot problems and supervise troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
• Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Properly sag wire.
• Phase a circuit through a substation.
• Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools.
• Safely operate equipment.
• Phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Use a load bust tool.
• Ask for and take line clearances.
• Possess a working knowledge of line protection devices.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Perform other related work as required to complete the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees