Foreman OH Distribution

5 Star Electric, LLC•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The Overhead Distribution Foreman is responsible for working fiber, communications, and alike de-energized lines and equipment. This position works under the direction of the general foreman and/or division manager. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required. The hazardous condition of working with high voltage energized lines and equipment is a critical factor of this job.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Three to Four (3-4) experience or equivalent hours and/or education/training
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.
Must obtain a Class A CDL with Medical Examiner’s Card
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.
Complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days.
Successful completion of appropriate knowledge and skills examinations.
Compliance with Safety Performance Standards.
May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience. Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course Critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training.

Responsibilities

Foremen will be responsible for daily job briefings and ensuring that all crew members are well versed on the coming day’s business, so they are prepared for all potential hazards.
Responsible for the safety of his crew and for providing field supervision over crews involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead electric distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, and related equipment.
Promotes and maintains harmony among assigned crew personnel, customers, and the general public.
Checks material, equipment and manpower requirements, and conducts pre-job meetings and job safety analysis with crew.
Thorough knowledge of methods, practices and equipment of fiber/electrical line work.
Thorough knowledge of hazards of fiber/electrical work and necessary safety precautions.
Ability to climb poles and perform strenuous duties in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with angry or difficult customers.
Skill in operating listed tools and equipment.
Ability to accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Ability to operate service truck.
Digs holes and sets poles for fiber/electrical lines.
String wire on new construction or in repairing line breaks.
Sets and connects fiber distribution equipment.
Climbs pole’s and makes necessary repairs.
Trim trees along fiber, communications, and alike de-energized electrical lines and performs related work as required.
Performs related work as required.
Responds to work orders for fiber disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works service.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment.
You must stand on-call after working hours as needed and directed.
Overhead Fiber Foreman is responsible for ensuring safety standards for himself and his crew and is responsible for his/her own safety at all times.
Safety should be the number one priority of any employee.
It is the Overhead Fiber Technician’s responsibility to report and all accidents/incidents to the foreman immediately and to make the foreman aware of any known potential safety hazards that may exist.
Other duties as assigned.