Foreman - Underground (Oncor)

Pike • Cotton Flat, TX

2d

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 includes overseeing project work and taking responsibility for its quality and completion deadlines. The Foreman coaches and trains employees in safe and productive work procedures, conducts pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, and follows required safety protocols and PPE practices. Work may involve travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.

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.
• 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 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 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 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 excavation equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
• Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for testing voltage and switching energized lines.
• Use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential and follow safety protocols, including PPE requirements.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participating in an 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

What This Job Offers

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