Lineman/Underground Utility Foreman Lineman/Underground Utility Foreman

This position will perform overhead and underground electric line construction and maintenance, as well as the operation and maintenance of equipment under the direction of a Crew Foreman. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, driving trucks, operating equipment, loading, and unloading material, climbing poles, working from aerial personnel lift devices, and installing underground lines.

Duties

• You are a designated competent person for your crew; you must be able to identify hazards and take corrective actions when necessary.

• Have a basic understanding and knowledge of power line construction, re-conducting, conversions, transformer connections and specs.

• Able to perform some linemen and ground-hand duties

• Customer and labor effective communication.

• Understand and follow all assigned job task.

• Organizational skills.

• Ability to motivate individuals.

• Ability to follow specific job requirements and recognize potential dangers.

• Work in inclement weather conditions

• Drive utility vehicles (CDL drivers only); while following operating instructions, safety standards, guidelines and DOT responsibilities.

• Must be able to operate all safety equipment and initiate emergency action plan if necessary.

• Attention and care required to prevent injury to others when performing all essential functions.

• Must be familiar with all host utility specifications.

• Must be able to climb poles/structures while using 100% fall protection.

• Must understand and have knowledge of assigned PPE and how and when to use it.

• Must take direction and learn safe and productive work practices from crew foreman.

• Pass pre-employment and/or random drug test.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating bucket truck or similar equipment is preferred but not required.

• Previous experience with single-phase and 3-phase.

• Strong understanding of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial environment.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being self-motivated.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) as needed.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including potential overtime when required.