Foreman - Overhead (Oncor 1500)

Pike Corporation•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems, with safety as the top priority. The role oversees project work and is responsible for quality and completion deadlines. It includes working on power lines, climbing structures, working at heights and in confined spaces, and operating overhead line equipment. The Foreman may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate, and must be available for outage, storm, emergency, and on-call work. The Foreman leads crew members, conducts pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, and coaches and trains employees in safe, productive work procedures. Work includes installing and repairing power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware; performing live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques; and following safety protocols, including proper PPE use and insulated protective cover practices. The role reports to the General Foreman.

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.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, handling objects and tools, reaching, and communicating by talking, listening, and hand signals.

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 deadlines.
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 proper 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 apply insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including out-of-state assignments, and work extended periods at job locations.
Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.