General Foreman - Transmission (Dominion)

Pike•Harrisonburg, LA

6h•$63 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The General Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This role ensures projects are completed safely and on time by planning ahead, anticipating project needs and issues, and supporting company and crew goals. The General Foreman provides customer service to employees and customers, supervises and trains crew members, and coordinates and inspects their work. The position involves work on energized and de-energized overhead systems, including high-voltage work, and requires maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools and completing required reporting and paperwork. The stated compensation range is $62.76–$65.00 per hour. The role may require travel and extended work in various locations, work outside the normal schedule, overtime, weekends, and holidays. Work is outdoors, including in inclement weather and at construction job sites. The environment may include dirt, airborne particles, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, vibration, moving mechanical equipment, extreme conditions, and loud noise. Pike describes itself as a family-oriented workplace with a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and customer service. Pike is a non-union company and an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 10 years of recent field experience.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor and lift more than 50 pounds.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and familiar with induced voltage.
Able to properly sag wire and phase a circuit through a substation.
Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Understand grounding procedures, flag and tag procedures, and line protection devices.
Capable of working at heights and/or in confined spaces and climbing wood, steel, and other structures using the necessary tools.
Capable of properly installing and removing personal protective equipment (PPE) and cover-up, and inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
Understand safe equipment operation and how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understand how to obtain a one-shot on a recloser and safely perform reconductoring work.
Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers and using a load-bust tool.
Able to request and take line clearances properly.
Possesses a commercial driver's license (CDL) and demonstrates safe driving.
Able to travel long distances on short notice and work for extended periods in various locations when required.
Able to work outdoors, frequently in inclement weather.
Willing to work overtime when requested and outside the normal schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and customer-oriented; able to follow company safety rules and other company policies.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair work on energized and de-energized overhead systems safely.
Supervise crew members and lead and train less-skilled employees in safe, productive work procedures, including hot-stick work on energized lines.
Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Perform line work, including stringing overhead wire; setting poles and anchors; and installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
Troubleshoot primary and secondary systems and supervise troubleshooting.
Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working condition.
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required paperwork.
Coordinate and inspect crew members' work.
Perform other related work as required to complete the job.