Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation • Tupelo, MS

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About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems, with safety as a 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 position oversees project work and is responsible for its quality and timely completion. It includes installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and locating faults on primary and secondary systems, and performing live-line work with approved PPE and insulated sticks. The Foreman also leads and trains crew members, conducts safety briefings, applies switching, tagging, grounding, and induced-voltage procedures, and operates and maintains excavation and pulling equipment.

Work may take place in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and outdoors in extreme or inclement weather. The Foreman must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation, as well as work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Requirements

• Five years of recent underground 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.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
• Ability to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate.
• 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 lower classifications on safe and productive work procedures.
• Oversee project work and take responsibility for quality and completion deadlines.
• Install and repair underground facilities and conductors; troubleshoot and locate faults on primary and secondary systems.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced-voltage practices on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• 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.
• Travel to job sites, including out-of-state locations, and work extended periods at job locations as needed.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (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 and paid holidays.
• Family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

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