Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems, with safety as a priority. The role reports to the General Foreman and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs.

The Foreman oversees project work and is responsible for its quality and completion deadlines. The position includes installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems, and working near energized equipment and in confined spaces. The Foreman also leads safety briefings, coaches and trains lower-classification employees, and performs live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks.

The role requires operating and maintaining excavation and pulling equipment, working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather, and being available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation. Long-distance travel, extended assignments at job sites, and work outside normal business hours may be required.

Requirements

• Five years of recent underground line experience.
• 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.
• Ability to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate.
• Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

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 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, including PPE use and proper use of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storm conditions.
• Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed