Lineman/Underground Utility Foreman Lineman/Underground Utility Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

This position will perform overhead and underground electric line construction and maintenance, as well as the operation and maintenance of equipment under the direction of a Crew Foreman. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, driving trucks, operating equipment, loading, and unloading material, climbing poles, working from aerial personnel lift devices, and installing underground lines.

Duties

• You are a designated competent person for your crew; you must be able to identify hazards and take corrective actions when necessary.

• Have a basic understanding and knowledge of power line construction, re-conducting, conversions, transformer connections and specs.

• Able to perform some linemen and ground-hand duties

• Customer and labor effective communication.

• Understand and follow all assigned job task.

• Organizational skills.

• Ability to motivate individuals.

• Ability to follow specific job requirements and recognize potential dangers.

• Work in inclement weather conditions

• Drive utility vehicles (CDL drivers only); while following operating instructions, safety standards, guidelines and DOT responsibilities.

• Must be able to operate all safety equipment and initiate emergency action plan if necessary.

• Attention and care required to prevent injury to others when performing all essential functions.

• Must be familiar with all host utility specifications.

• Must be able to climb poles/structures while using 100% fall protection.

• Must understand and have knowledge of assigned PPE and how and when to use it.

• Must take direction and learn safe and productive work practices from crew foreman.

• Pass pre-employment and/or random drug test.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating bucket truck or similar equipment is preferred but not required.

• Previous experience with single-phase and 3-phase.

• Strong understanding of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial environment.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being self-motivated.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) as needed.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including potential overtime when required.