Foreman - Underground

Pike • West Palm Beach, FL

3d

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 is responsible for project work quality and completion deadlines, and includes coaching and training employees in safe, productive work procedures. The Foreman may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate, and reports to the General Foreman.

The position involves working in confined spaces and near energized equipment, performing live-line work with approved PPE and insulated sticks, and using appropriate tools and test equipment. It also includes operating and maintaining excavation and pulling equipment. Work takes place outdoors in a range of weather conditions and may include outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotations, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

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 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, use PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation 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 and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

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