Foreman - Overhead (Duke)

Pike•Charlotte, NC

12d•Onsite

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.
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.
Possesses a CDL and demonstrates 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.
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Nice To Haves

Coaching skills.
Working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
Must be capable of coaching and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
Coach crew members and 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.
String overhead wire.
Set poles and anchors.
Install transformers, lightning 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.
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.
Perform rigorous physical labor.
Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Be familiar with induced voltage.
Properly sag wire.
Properly phase a circuit through a substation.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Understand grounding procedures.
Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
Properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
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.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
Use a load bust tool.
Properly ask for and take line clearances.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Possess a working knowledge of line protection devices.
Understand flag and tag procedures.
Work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.