Working Foreman - Line

Eversource Energy • Bedford, NH

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About The Position

Supervise line crews installing, maintaining, and repairing underground and overhead electric distribution systems. Oversee equipment, materials, and record-keeping, including crew time sheets and tailboard documentation. Train, instruct, and mentor line workers on safety procedures; evaluate crew performance and initiate training or corrective action as needed. Coordinate and schedule assignments, conduct tailboards and vehicle inspections, and ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget. Provide first-response coverage for off-hour emergency trouble calls, accept standby duty, and temporarily assume specified supervisory responsibilities when needed. Work with emergency services, enforce environmental policies, analyze and improve operational procedures, interpret company policies, and perform the duties of a Line-worker I. The position requires emergency restoration availability, travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as needed, and overtime when needed. Applicants must live within 30 minutes of the Area Work Center and meet standby coverage requirements. The employee weight limit for this position is 300 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, and a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Line-worker I (RG 34.5).
• At least three years of experience as a Line-worker I (RG 34.5).
• Commercial Driver's License, Class A, with Special Trailer Endorsement.
• Safe driving record.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply electrical theory.
• Complete working understanding of company line work practices and policies.
• Ability to become a certified rubber glover of 34.5 kV.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the Area Work Center.
• Must meet the requirements associated with standby coverage and provide such coverage.
• Mechanical aptitude and manual and finger dexterity.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Ability to climb and work on poles and structures.
• Employee weight limit is 300 pounds.
• Must be available for emergency restoration assignments and required travel between MA, CT, and NH.
• Must be available to work overtime when needed.
• Applicants requiring immigration-related visa sponsorship to begin employment will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews installing, maintaining, and repairing underground and overhead electric distribution systems.
• Oversee equipment, materials, crew time sheets, tailboard documentation, and other record-keeping.
• Train, instruct, and mentor line workers to ensure safety rules and procedures are followed.
• Evaluate crew members and initiate additional training or corrective action when needed.
• Recommend promotions, demotions, and discipline through proper documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule work assignments.
• Conduct tailboards and truck and trailer inspections.
• Ensure work is completed on time, on schedule, and within budget.
• Provide first-response coverage for off-hour emergency trouble calls; investigate, correct, and clear trouble.
• Ensure proper staffing during periods of high trouble-call volume.
• Accept standby duty responsibilities throughout the year and be available by telephone and/or pager.
• Temporarily assume Field Supervisor-Lines and Supervisor-Distribution Lines responsibilities in the daily operation of the Area Work Center when they are absent.
• Work with emergency services, including fire and police, to create a safe environment.
• Enforce company environmental policies and procedures at job sites.
• Identify appropriate procedural methods and make decisions based on analysis of information.
• Work effectively with subordinates, superiors, interfacing departments, and vendors.
• Analyze operational methods and develop improved procedures as needed.
• Interpret company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Perform the duties of a Line-worker I (RG 34.5).
• Be available for emergency restoration assignments and travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary.
• Work overtime when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program; benefits are described on the company career site.
• Hourly salary rate of $65.64, plus incentive; salary is commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

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