Foreman - Overhead (Coweta-Fayette EMC)

Pike • Palmetto, GA

7h

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 work on energized and de-energized powerlines and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, according to operational and customer needs. The Foreman reports to the General Foreman.

The position oversees project work and is responsible for quality and completion deadlines. It includes coaching and training lower-classification employees, conducting pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, performing line work, and following required safety protocols. The Foreman may work at heights, in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather. Outage, storm, and emergency work—including on-call rotation—may be required.

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 take responsibility for its quality and completion deadline.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• 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 use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participating in an on-call rotation.
• Travel to job locations, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, sometimes on short notice.
• Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

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