Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation • Meridian, MS

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About The Position

The Foreman is a safety-focused professional who leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems. 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. Duties include installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and locating faults on primary and secondary systems, and performing live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks. The role also involves working in confined spaces and near energized equipment; operating and maintaining excavation and pulling equipment; and following safety, switching, tagging, grounding, and protective-cover procedures.

The position includes leading and training crew members, conducting pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, and responding to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call assignments. Work is performed outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions, and may involve extended periods at job sites, including out-of-state assignments.

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 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 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, 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 proper 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.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotation.
• Travel to job sites, including out-of-state locations, and work extended periods at those locations as needed.

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 and paid holidays.
• Family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

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