Working Foreman

City of Ocala•Fl 34471, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly skilled, labor intensive and hazardous position that requires the individual to work outdoors and perform electrical work relating to overhead and underground electrical facilities in a variety of voltages from 110 to 230,000 volts. Typically supervises a group of employees and participates with most crew activities. This position normally reports directly to the General Line Foreman.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
A minimum of four years’ experience as a lineman in construction and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission and distribution power systems.
Must have also demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills during tenure as a lineman.
Successful completion of related electrical courses (apprentice program) or equivalent combination of training and related experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class “A”.
This is a required on-call position and requires on-site response time of 30 minutes at directed location.
Ability to plan, organize, and execute the functions of a work force established by the Electric Transmission and Distribution organization.
Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with personnel, contractors, governmental agencies, and to the general public.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
Must have the ability to problem solve and evaluate others.
Must be able to use independent judgment to restore customer concerns.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and to work alone to complete tasks.
Must have thorough knowledge of the hazards involved when working around or in energized electrical lines.
Ability to work at various heights, (200') or in trenches, vaults, or confined spaces.
Must be able to distinguish colors used for locates and phase markings.

Responsibilities

Performs construction and maintenance job tasks associated with electrical lines while organizing and directing personnel assigned to achieve the job task designated.
Operates bucket trucks, derricks, trenchers, hydraulic tools, chain saws, other tools and equipment as may be required.
Conforms to policies and procedures for safe work practices, area protection, proper use of vehicles, tools, and equipment associated with accepted line work practices.
Must be able to climb and work off pole to restore power. (perform duties of a lineman)
Visually and audibly detects malfunctions of equipment and safety hazards.
Works on energized electrical power lines, equipment, and devices without interruption of normal electric service.
Physical strength and endurance to lift 80 lbs. to operate tools and equipment for extended periods from bucket, poles, ladders, vaults, trenches or confined space.
Communicates politely and clearly with other employees, customers and the general public in person, by two-way radio, and at job sites.
Assists in training and instruction of other personnel.
Provides "on the job" training in the field to fellow crewmembers on proper use and operation of equipment, climbing techniques and proper procedures and safety practices.
Prepares, submits, and conducts written evaluation of assigned personnel, performance evaluations, attendance records, accident reports, may assist in employee selection.
Availability for afterhours call out is required including rotation to "stand by" on a regular rotation to qualified personnel.
Assists in directing, carrying out, or suggesting procedures for emergency situations.
Performs other job tasks as assigned.