Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation • Hattiesburg, MS

3d

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems. The role prioritizes safety, oversees project quality and completion deadlines, and includes coaching and training employees in safe and productive work procedures. The Foreman may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, and works outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The position reports to the General Foreman.

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 communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
• Ability to 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 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 appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Understand when and how to obtain a one-shot on a reclosing device.
• Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain excavation and pulling equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, and excavators.
• 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 of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Respond to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.
• Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs require.

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