Foreman - Transmission (KUB)

Pike • Knoxville, IA

8d

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized electrical transmission systems, with safety as the top priority. The role reports to the General Foreman and may involve travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs. The Foreman oversees project work and is responsible for quality and completion deadlines, while coaching and training employees in safe, productive work procedures.

The position includes installing and repairing overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware; working at heights and near energized equipment; climbing wood, steel, and concrete structures; and performing heavy lifting and rigging. The Foreman must understand switching and tagging, EPZ grounding, induced voltage on de-energized lines, and insulated protective cover practices. The role also involves operating and maintaining transmission line equipment and working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather. Outage, storm, emergency, on-call, weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required.

Requirements

• Five years of recent transmission line experience.
• 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.
• Ability to work for extended periods at different job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• 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

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on energized and de-energized transmission 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 overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, EPZ grounding, and knowledge of induced voltage on de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights and near energized equipment.
• Develop knowledge of bare-hand work at 44kV and 500kV.
• Perform heavy lifting and rigging.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other transmission line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and apply insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.
• Travel long distances on short notice and work at different job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

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 and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

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