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.