Crew Foreman- Overhead Distribution- OTHER LOCATIONS IN DESCRIPTION

Overhead Distribution

Location options include FL, IN, AR and TX

Schedule varies depending on location. Can be hitch work such as 8 days on 6 days off, 16 on 8 off, 10 on 4 off or 5-10's.

$850-$150 per diem per day worked depending on location

$200-250 per week travel pay in some locations in FL and some locations in IN only

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Foreman performs highly skilled, journey-level distribution, transmission, and/or substation electrical work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead electric distribution and/or transmission lines, substations, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required. Must possess capabilities of lower classifications. Supervises four or more employees in the performance of service.

Climbs power poles, splicing and making repairs to energized lines; constructs new overhead and/or underground lines, setting poles, installing cross arms and brackets, stringing wire, and placing equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, lightning arrestors and insulators; as a member of a line crew performs switching operations; runs new service lines from pole to consumer's premises; reconstructs existing lines and related fittings; phases out and cuts in new circuits; pulls slack out of primary and secondary wires; tests poles, lines and other facilities; trims trees to clear wires; installs, maintains and repairs electrical underground distribution equipment such as conduit duct systems, boxes, and vaults, switches, capacitors, transformers, street lights, concrete foundations; installs electrical cable in ducts or direct burial; installs cable risers; splices and terminates non-leaded high voltage cables; drives trucks and operates associated equipment as assigned; assists in the instruction and training of all crew lineman and does related work as required.

Crew administration, equipment management, leadership, compliance to safety performance standards, required completion of safety training program, CPR, First-Aid, Bucket and Pole Top Rescue, competition of cover up course, critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety and Training. Conduct safety tailgate meetings with crew, complete all required paperwork JSA’s, incident reports, vehicle inspections, safety reports. Know and understand DOT and OSHA standards. Plan and orchestrate assigned service.

Requirements

• 6-8 years minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to train, supervise and lead crew in accordance with all safety and operating requirements.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English. Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately and possess good hearing as needed for work and safety compliance in a hot line environment. Able to read and understand circuit maps and diagrams.
• Able to identify jobsite hazards and mitigate associated risks.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Good physical condition and dexterity is required. This includes walking, stooping, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crawling, pushing, pulling, working in awkward positions and enclosed spaces.
• Able to lift in excess of 50lbs.
• Able to properly inspect and utilize rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willingness and ability to safely glove/work live high voltage distribution powerlines.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and return to work.