Foreman - Overhead (Duke)

Pike Corporation•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Foreman is a safety-focused professional who leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. The role involves work on energized and de-energized power lines 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. The Foreman oversees project work and is responsible for its quality and completion deadlines. The position requires working outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather, at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. The Foreman may work outages, storms, emergencies, weekends, holidays, and overtime, 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 at job locations for extended periods, 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.

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.
Use switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines with 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 PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including through an on-call rotation.