Distribution Overhead Foreman

• Provide direct supervision & technical guidance to Linemen, Apprentices and Groundmen performing maintenance & construction on all electrical distribution and associated equipment projects.


• Communicate, demonstrate and enforce safety requirements and best practices.


• Possess comfort level with using new technologies (mobile devices/apps) and/or show willingness to learn.


• Understands the use and care of all required personal protective equipment.


• Knows the minimum approach distance for the voltage involved.


• Understands the proper wear and care of FR clothing.


• Conduct a quality pre-job briefing.


• Maintains a safe working environment for all employees under their supervision.


• Read and interpret site plans, construction drawings, and scopes of work.


• Communicate directly with General Foremen, Superintendents, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Line Crews and other project personnel as required.


• Understand and follow detailed construction schedules.


• Qualified to supervise gloving on all voltages up to 40 KV.


• Supervise the operation of a material handler bucket truck and a digger truck.


• Supervise the set up and operation of all wire pulling equipment.


• Knows all basic transformer hook-ups (single and three phase).


• Supervise the cover-up of the work zone for the work involved.


• Has excellent knowledge of rigging and wire pulling tools.


• Supervise the setting of poles in an energized zone.


• Supervise complex jobs.


• Supervise the phasing of circuits and checking of rotation.


• Supervise the restoration of service and troubleshooting of problems during restoration.


• Properly fill out an as-built report.


• Determine if skill level of employee is correct for the employee’s classification.


• Adequate understanding of switching procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.


• Requires Class A level experience installing and maintaining overhead and underground power lines.


• Valid CDL A is required.


• First Aid Certification is required.


• Competency in CPR and pole top rescue is required.


• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet is required. Prefer capability to work at heights higher than 60 feet.


• Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers, and groundwork with utility crews is required.


• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, Abacus, Excel, KPA)


• Competent in operating ALL equipment including track bucket/digger.


• Certification in safe traffic control practices and public safety techniques per state and local regulations are required.


• Knowledge and understanding of laws regarding Miss Utility.


• Complete commitment to safety and compliance.


• Must be able to pass drug, alcohol, and background checks.


• Must be able to pass a physical examination.


• Able and willing to travel long distances on short notice.


• Able and willing to work for extended periods in various locations.


• Able and willing to work in all types of weather environments including inclement weather.


• Able and willing to work overtime when required.


• In-depth understanding of the utility industry and operations.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Excellent organization and time management skills.


• High level of professionalism and integrity.


• Excellent leadership and management skills.


• Ability to make decisions.


• Ability to process and analyze data.