Traveling Aerial Foreman- Utility Construction

PUSH, Inc. • Chetek, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerial Foreman builds and maintains aerial communication systems, primarily working with overhead structures and occasionally with underground structures. Projects range from rural to metro areas. This role oversees, trains, and supervises Aerial Linemen and Groundmen to ensure the team operates effectively and safely. The work is 100% field-based and requires travel, outdoor work in adverse weather, climbing poles, and traversing uneven ground. Long hours may be required in emergency situations.

The Foreman plans and executes projects; ensures compliance with NESC Electrical Codes, OSHA regulations, and customer safety requirements; assists with construction of new overhead and underground services and manages service upgrades; and maintains positive customer relationships. The role leads, trains, and mentors crew members, uses electronic tabs, billing systems, and other digital tools, performs tree trimming or route clearing, and operates and maintains specialized tools and equipment, including digger and bucket trucks. The Foreman may tow trailers, prepares redlines, as-builts, and daily production reports, and identifies process improvements. Additional duties may be assigned to support team and project goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of demonstrated leadership experience working alongside lineman teams.
• RUS and fiber experience required.
• Knowledge of aerial procedures, pole-line materials, and the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in aerial line construction and maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, and attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.
• Physically capable of climbing poles and traversing uneven ground.
• Capable of working outside in adverse weather conditions and long hours in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects.
• Ensure conformity with NESC Electrical Codes, OSHA regulations, and customer safety requirements.
• Assist in constructing new overhead and underground services and manage service upgrades.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Lead, train, and mentor Aerial Linemen and Groundmen; provide guidance and support.
• Use electronic tabs, billing systems, and other digital tools.
• Perform tree trimming or route clearing.
• Use and care for specialized hand tools and equipment, including operating digger and bucket trucks.
• Tow various trailers with trucks as required.
• Identify and implement improvements in processes and procedures.
• Prepare redlines, as-builts, and daily production reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and project goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Free Teladoc and no-cost care options.
• 401(k) with company match up to 3%.
• Competitive pay and weekly checks.
• Paid PTO and holidays.
• Bonus potential.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• Apprenticeship opportunities.
• In-house CDL program.
• Unlimited referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED