Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation • Auburn, AL

25d

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical underground distribution systems, including work on energized and de-energized powerlines. The role is safety-focused 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 Foreman oversees project work and is responsible for its quality and timely completion. Duties include leading and training crew members, conducting safety briefings, installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and locating faults, and performing live-line work using approved PPE and insulated tools. The position also involves operating excavation and pulling equipment, working in confined spaces and near energized equipment, and responding to outages, storms, and emergencies.

Work is performed outdoors at construction sites in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The role may involve long-distance travel, extended assignments, on-call rotations, overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts. Physical activities include communicating by speaking, listening, and hand signals; standing and walking; handling objects and operating tools or controls; reaching; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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.

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 employees in lower classifications on 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 how and when 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 requirements, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an 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.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

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