Foreman - Overhead (Oncor 1500)

Pike • Temple, TX

3d

About The Position

The Foreman is a safety-focused professional who leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems. The role oversees project work and is responsible for quality and completion deadlines. It involves working at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment, as well as climbing wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and equipment. The Foreman may travel to job sites, including out-of-state locations, and work outdoors in varied and extreme weather conditions. The position 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 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 employees in lower classifications on safe and productive work procedures.
• Oversee project work and take responsibility for quality and completion deadlines.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Follow switching and tagging procedures and address grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved climbing 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 outages, storms, and emergencies, including 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed