Foreman - Overhead (Duke)

Pike • Raleigh, NC

9d

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems, with safety as the priority. The role involves working on powerlines and traveling to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs require. The Foreman reports to the General Foreman.

The position oversees project work and takes responsibility for quality and completion deadlines. It includes coaching and training employees in safe and productive procedures, conducting pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, installing and repairing overhead line components, performing live-line work, and using approved tools and safety equipment. The Foreman may work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment, and must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.

Work is performed outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Assignments may require extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state work, as well as work outside normal business hours, on weekends and holidays, and overtime.

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.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• 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 lower-classification employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Oversee project work and assume responsibility for its quality and completion deadline.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Use knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines, with 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.
• Travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.

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