Foreman - Overhead (GPC)

Pike Corporation•Albany, GA

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 may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. The Foreman reports to the General Foreman. The Foreman oversees project work and is responsible for its quality and completion deadlines. The role includes leading and coaching crew members, conducting safety briefings, performing live-line work, and operating overhead line equipment. Work is performed outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather, at heights and in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. The position also includes responding to outages, storms, and emergencies, including through an on-call rotation.

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 lower-classification employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Oversee project work and take responsibility for its quality and completion deadlines.
Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage; use appropriate tools and test equipment.
Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved 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 required PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including as part of an on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as needed.
Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.