Underground Distribution Electrical Foreperson ULCS

Description

Underground Distribution Electrical Foreperson

***CDL REQUIRED***

2 YEAR PLUS EXPERIENCE IN UNDERGROUND PRIMARY EXPERIENCE PERFERRED

We are currently seeking an Underground Distribution Electrical Foreperson to join our Utility Lines Construction Services, Inc. team in the Underground Distribution Construction and Maintenance Department to supervise the crew while work is being performed.

Pay: Competitive/Hourly 

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Manage the proper administration of crew’s training, disciplinary action, work production, adherence to safety practices and interpretation of policies.
• Responsible for the job briefing of the crew on work tasks and the hazards associated with the job.
• Provide daily communication with the client’s representatives.
• Directs the crewmembers on specific job tasks.
• Enforces safety practices and obtains permission from property owners to perform work.
• Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of records.
• Receives and interprets orders by the General Foreperson & coordinator of utilities.
• Directs emergency situations and assists with accident reports and incident investigations.
• Responsible for job cost control.
• Responsible for inspections, proper working conditions and necessary repairs to tools and equipment.
• Assists with field training to crew members on new equipment.
• Confers with customers, property owners, public, other contractors and representatives of utilities and governmental agencies.
• Operates the equipment used in excavating, backfilling, lifting, and other construction tasks.
• Assists with installation, operation, maintenance, repair of underground electrical power lines/systems and the installation of structures or cables as required by contract specification.
• Assists with service calls concerning power outages and electrical problems.
• Participates in company training of all regional safety guidelines and is required to perform all work by the regional safety policies.
• Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, saws, jackhammers). 
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to: 
  • follow directions, work safely & productively.
  • problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
  • identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment. (i.e., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel)

Education & Experience

• Ability to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and other certifications obtained during career.
• 2 YEARS PERFERRED ON UNDERGROUND PRIMARY FOREMAN

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• CDL Driver License Required.

Travel Requirements:

• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): Crawling, Climbing, Climbing Stairs, Reaching.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Sense of Touch, Range of Motion, Climbing Ladders, Balancing.
• FREQUENT (up to 66 %): Walking, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Climbing On/Off Truck, Reading, Gripping, Lifting Over 10 lbs. up to 50 lbs., Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Pulling.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Speaking Clearly, Sitting, Seeing, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting Up to 10 lbs.

 Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.