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Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Gadsden, AL

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems. The role prioritizes safety, oversees project work and quality, and ensures work is completed by its deadline. The Foreman may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate, and reports to the General Foreman. The position includes coaching and training lower-classification employees, conducting pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and locating faults, and performing live-line work with approved personal protective equipment. The Foreman operates and maintains excavation and pulling equipment and may work in confined spaces and near energized equipment. Work may take place outdoors in extreme or inclement weather, and the employee must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.

Requirements

  • Five years of recent underground line experience.
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
  • Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
  • Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

  • Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
  • Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
  • Coach and train lower-classification employees in safe and productive work procedures.
  • Oversee project work and take responsibility for its quality and completion deadline.
  • Install and repair underground facilities and conductors, including troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems.
  • Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using proper tools and test equipment.
  • Understand how and when to obtain a one shot on a reclosing device.
  • Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
  • Operate and maintain backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
  • Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for voltage testing and switching energized lines.
  • Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
  • Work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation as required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Family and medical leave

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