Foreman OH Distribution - Chillicothe, OH

Peak Utility Services Group•Grove City, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Overhead Distribution Foreman works on fiber, communications, and similar de-energized lines and equipment under the direction of the general foreman and/or division manager. The role provides field supervision for crews installing, maintaining, and repairing underground and overhead electric distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, and related equipment. Work includes pole change-outs, DACR, VVO, and reconductoring. Working around high-voltage energized lines and equipment is identified as a critical job hazard. The foreman is responsible for crew safety, daily job briefings, pre-job meetings, and job safety analyses. Duties also include checking material, equipment, and staffing needs; coordinating with crew members, customers, and the public; performing line and equipment work; maintaining assigned tools and equipment; responding to service work orders; and being on call after hours as needed. The position requires outdoor work across varied terrain and weather conditions, pole climbing and work at heights, operation of a service truck and other equipment, and the ability to perform strenuous physical work. Overtime, storm work, and travel for training may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to four years of experience, or equivalent hours and/or education/training.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
Obtain a clean Class A CDL with Medical Examiner's Card.
Be willing to work overtime and storm work; crews may work 40–60 hours per week.
Pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.
Have the ability to travel frequently as needed for training and potential overtime, including storm work.
Complete the OSHA 10-hour Safety Training Program within 60 days.
Successfully complete appropriate knowledge and skills examinations and comply with Safety Performance Standards.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of fiber/electrical line-work methods, practices, and equipment, and of related hazards and safety precautions.
Be able to climb poles and perform strenuous work in varied weather conditions, including work at heights.
Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Work with angry or difficult customers.
Operate listed tools and equipment and a service truck; accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials.
Work outdoors in diverse terrain and all weather conditions.
Safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions and use the sight, strength, and coordination needed to operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
Lift up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; stand, walk, and use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
Have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

May be employee-performance tested to a higher level based on testing and verifiable experience.
Completion of the Insulate/Isolate Course, subject to critical review and recommendations from Operations and Safety/Training.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily job briefings so crew members understand the day's work and potential hazards.
Ensure crew safety and provide field supervision for crews installing, maintaining, and repairing underground and overhead electric distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, and related equipment.
Promote and maintain effective working relationships among crew personnel, customers, and the general public.
Check material, equipment, and manpower requirements; conduct pre-job meetings and job safety analyses.
Dig holes and set poles for fiber/electrical lines.
String wire during new construction or line-break repairs.
Set and connect fiber distribution equipment.
Climb poles and make necessary repairs.
Trim trees along fiber, communications, and similar de-energized electrical lines.
Respond to work orders for fiber disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works services.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment.
Stand on call after working hours as needed and directed.
Report accidents, incidents, and known potential safety hazards to the foreman immediately.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.