Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation • Jackson, MS

13d

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew in 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 assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate. The Foreman reports to the General Foreman and is responsible for the quality and timely completion of project work.

The position involves leading crews, conducting pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, and coaching and training employees in safe, productive work procedures. Work includes installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems, performing live-line work, operating excavation and pulling equipment, and working in confined spaces and near energized equipment. The role may include outage, storm, emergency, and on-call assignments, as well as work outside normal business hours.

The work is performed outdoors at construction sites and in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms. Job sites may have loud noise, airborne particles, fumes, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The position requires physical activity such as standing, walking, handling and operating tools or controls, reaching, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

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 deadline.
• 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 backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
• Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for testing voltage and switching energized lines.
• Follow safety protocols, including PPE use, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotation.
• Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, and work extended periods at job locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and 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