Underground (UG) Line Foreman

Description

For over twenty years, Cinterra has provided specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to support some of the nation's leading contractors, private industry, and public utilities. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is only rivaled by one of the highest safety ratings in the industry. The services we provide help to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions. Come join our team today!

Position Summary:

The Underground Line Foreman oversees the UG Line Crew working on the job site, ensuring all work is compliant with installation and safety standards. They are responsible for managing the field operations with a focus on safety compliance, efficiency, cost management and innovation. Additionally, they manage construction activities to ensure company procedures are followed and compliance is maintained relative to all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completing required paperwork daily including daily timesheets, daily production reports, and customer pay sheets.
• Set and line up poles, install crossarms, hardware, transformers, guys, frames poles, etc.
• Perform work on de-energized or energized lines.
• Rigs block and tackle for lifting of heavy objects, lifts heavy objects with material handling bucket trucks and line trucks according to equipment capacities and manufacturer instructions.
• Use and maintain all tools and equipment according to industry standards and manufacturer instructions.
• Install and remove reclosers, regulators, lighting arrestors, air break switches, guys, sectionalizers, station regulators, station breakers, bypass switches, capacitors, cutouts, fault indicators, streetlights, and other types of special equipment.
• Work with hotline tools, as is necessary for the project requirements.
• Terminate connections in meter bases, secondary pedestals, and transformers. Installing grounds, secondary blocks elbows and primary splices in transformers.
• Assist in connecting 3-phase transformer banks.
• Operate tractors, trucks, forklifts and other equipment with proper training, licenses, and experience.
• Perform all duties of all job classifications on a lower level than their own as required.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of Distribution or Transmission Line Experience, Excavator Operation, Bucket Truck/ Line Truck.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to perform and practice aerial bucket rescue.
• Must be able to perform and practice pole top rescue.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Experience managing large projects with 5 or more employees on a crew
• Must know the direction of line feed and be able to switch circuits in emergencies.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials, tools, and equipment (up to 50 pounds or more).
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
• Endurance to perform physical tasks throughout the workday, including bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
• Agility and flexibility to navigate construction sites and access work areas, including climbing ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, and tunnels.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.

Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state laws.