OH Foreman (Overhead Power Distribution)

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary: The Foreman position is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution systems. The Foreman is responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems.

Functions:

This position is responsible for knowing and appropriately utilizing company policies/processes, proper care and utilization of company equipment, and on-the-job training of crew members. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Provide leadership and direction to crews to ensure safe, efficient, and quality operations

Thorough knowledge of safety policies and guidelines and ensures the crew is adhering to same.

Seeks the input of others, including General Foreman, crew members, and customer to assistance with problem solving and scheduling to ensure most effective and efficient technology, techniques and equipment are utilized

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises multiple crews
• Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
• Capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Capable of leading and teaching overhead services, infrastructure and duct banks.
• Conducts pre-job briefings/Troubleshoot problems
• Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of overhead distribution
• Frequently works with and around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork
• Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Must be familiar with induced voltage
• Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a reclosure
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
• Understands grounding procedure
• Understands how to safely operate equipment
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order
• Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements
• Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines
• Understands flag and tag procedures
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience
• 2 years in a leadership position
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English
• Must possess a CDL and demonstrates safe driving
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE
• Willing to work over-time when requested

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within 60 miles of Spindale, NC?

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: In person

Company DescriptionInfratech Corporation offers overhead, underground, engineering and distribution construction services to investor owned, cooperative, municipal, and federal government power utilities. The company was established in 1994.Company DescriptionInfratech Corporation offers overhead, underground, engineering and distribution construction services to investor owned, cooperative, municipal, and federal government power utilities. The company was established in 1994.