Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems. The role prioritizes safety, oversees project work and completion quality, and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments. The Foreman reports to the General Foreman. The position includes leading and training crew members, conducting safety briefings, performing underground line work and live-line work, and operating excavation and pulling equipment. Work may take place in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and outdoors in extreme or inclement weather. The Foreman must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.

Requirements

Five years of recent underground line experience.
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.
Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground 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 underground facilities and conductors, including troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems.
Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using proper tools and test equipment.
Understand when and how to obtain a one shot on a reclosing device.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Operate and maintain backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for voltage testing and switching energized lines.
Follow safety protocols, including PPE use, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.