Foreman - Underground (PE) - Knoxville, TN

VetJobs•Knoxville, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems, with safety as a priority. The role oversees project work and is responsible for quality and completion deadlines. The Foreman reports to the General Foreman and may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. The work includes installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and locating faults on primary and secondary systems, and performing live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks. The Foreman applies switching, tagging, grounding, and induced-voltage procedures; works in confined spaces and near energized equipment; and operates and maintains excavation and pulling equipment. The position also includes leading and training crew members, conducting safety briefings, and responding to outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation. Work is performed at construction sites and outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms. The position may involve loud noise, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Travel and extended out-of-state assignments may be required, as well as work outside normal business hours, on weekends and holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

At least 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 talk, listen, use hand signals, stand, walk, handle objects, 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 quality and completion deadlines.
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, use PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.