Foreman-Overhead (Palmetto EMC)

Pike Corporation•Hardeeville, SC

About The Position

The Foreman is a safety-focused professional who leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems. The role reports to the General Foreman and may involve travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. The Foreman oversees project work and is responsible for its quality and completion deadlines, while coaching and training employees in safe and productive work procedures. The position includes installing and repairing overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware; performing live-line work; and using switching, tagging, grounding, and induced-voltage procedures. Work may involve climbing structures, working at heights and in confined spaces near energized equipment, and operating overhead line equipment. The Foreman must follow safety protocols and use appropriate PPE and equipment. The role also includes responding to outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation, with work outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions.

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.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to 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.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems, 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, and practices for managing induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines.
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 apply insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participating in an on-call rotation.
Travel to job locations, including out-of-state assignments, and work outside normal business hours as needed.