Foreman - Underground (Oncor)
About The Position
The Foreman leads a crew constructing, maintaining, and repairing underground electrical distribution systems, including work on energized and de-energized powerlines. The role is safety-focused and 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 and is responsible for the quality and timely completion of project work. The position includes leading and training crew members, conducting safety briefings, installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and locating faults, and using appropriate tools and test equipment. The Foreman may work in confined spaces and near energized equipment, operate excavation and pulling equipment, and perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks. Work takes place outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme weather. The role also requires availability for outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation.
Requirements
- 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.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate.
- Ability to stand and walk frequently, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, and safe work practices for energized and de-energized lines.
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 its quality and completion deadline.
- 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.
- 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, including PPE use and use of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
- Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotation.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
