Overhead Foreman (Power Distribution)

Job Description

Position Summary: The Foreman position is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution systems. The Foreman is responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems.

Functions:

This position is responsible for knowing and appropriately utilizing company policies/processes, proper care and utilization of company equipment, and on-the-job training of crew members. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Provide leadership and direction to crews to ensure safe, efficient, and quality operations

Thorough knowledge of safety policies and guidelines and ensures the crew is adhering to same.

Seeks the input of others, including General Foreman, crew members, and customer to assistance with problem solving and scheduling to ensure most effective and efficient technology, techniques and equipment are utilized

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises multiple crews

Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.

Capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.

Capable of leading and teaching overhead services, infrastructure and duct banks.

Conducts pre-job briefings/Troubleshoot problems

Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of overhead distribution

Frequently works with and around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others

Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order

Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork

Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members

Able to perform rigorous physical labor

Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit

Must be familiar with induced voltage

Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable

Understands how to obtain a one shot on a reclosure

Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up

Understands grounding procedure

Understands how to safely operate equipment

Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks

Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order

Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements

Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices

Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE

Understands flag and tag procedures

Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather

Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines

Does all other related work as required to complete the job

Minimum Requirements:

5-year minimum of recent field experience

2 years in a leadership position

Able to read and communicate effectively in English

Must possess a CDL and demonstrates safe driving

Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required

Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required

Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs

Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE

Willing to work over-time when requested

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

Self-Motivated

Team-Oriented

Customer Oriented

Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you live within 60 miles of Burlington, NC

Experience:

Overhead Power Line Distribution: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL A (Required)

Clean Driving Record (Required)

Work Location: In personCompany Description

Infratech Corporation offers overhead, underground, engineering and distribution construction services to investor owned, cooperative, municipal, and federal government power utilities. The company was established in 1994.

Full-time