Foreman - Overhead (GPC)

Pike • Valdosta, GA

9d

About The Position

The Foreman is a safety-focused professional who leads a crew in constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. The 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 reports to the General Foreman.

The Foreman performs new construction, maintenance, and repairs on overhead distribution systems; leads crew members and delivers safety briefings; coaches and trains employees in safe, productive work procedures; and oversees project quality and completion deadlines. The work includes installing and repairing overhead power lines and related equipment, performing live-line tasks, climbing structures, operating overhead line equipment, and working in challenging outdoor and job-site conditions. The role also requires availability for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Coach and train lower-classification employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Oversee project work and assume responsibility for its quality and completion deadline.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Follow switching and tagging procedures and use grounding practices and appropriate tools and test equipment when addressing induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line equipment.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and apply insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed