Inspection & Restoration Foreperson - Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Job Description

The Utility Pole Inspection & Restoration Foreman is a working leader who supervises field crews while taking part in daily pole inspection, treatment, restoration, and maintenance, and is accountable for crew productivity, safety, quality, equipment utilization, and daily execution.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

·       Supervises field crew members performing utility pole inspection, treatment, restoration, and maintenance work.

·       Coordinates assignments, schedules, attendance, resources, and production goals; trains, mentors, and provides technical guidance to field personnel; and assists with onboarding and development of new field personnel.

·       Maintains accountability for personnel, vehicles, tools, materials, and equipment.

Essential Functions: 

·       Direct and participate in daily utility pole inspection, treatment, restoration, and maintenance activities.

·       Monitor crew productivity and communicate production results, challenges, and project updates to Project Managers.

·       Identify structural deficiencies, deterioration, decay, damage, and unsafe conditions on utility poles.

·       Conduct groundline inspections, excavation, and pole-condition assessments.

·       Oversee preservative treatments and methods intended to extend pole service life, and ensure proper handling, storage, application, and documentation of pole-treatment materials.

·       Perform and supervise steel-truss installation, reinforcement, excavation, and backfilling.

·       Operate handheld, pneumatic, and specialized field equipment.

·       Document inspection findings, treatment applications, restoration work, and completed activities.

·       Support severe-weather and emergency infrastructure assessments.

·       Lead daily safety briefings and maintain a proactive safety-first environment.

·       Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, utility standards, company policies, and client procedures.

·       Recognize and mitigate electrical, excavation, equipment, traffic, and changing-field hazards.

·       Conduct safety observations and quality-control inspections.

·       Ensure proper PPE use and coordinate incident, near-miss, corrective-action, and safety documentation.

·       Use GPS, GIS applications, tablets, and electronic field-data platforms, and maintain production reports, time records, equipment logs, and project documentation.

·       Safely operate and inspect vehicles and equipment, and maintain tools, materials, inventories, and deployment readiness.

·       Represent the company professionally with utility representatives, property owners, government agencies, and the public.

Competencies:

·       Safety: Identifies, prevents, and responds to hazards effectively. Recognizes potential dangers and is mindful of surroundings and workplace conditions to prevent accidents. Maintains vigilance and ensuring adherence to safety protocols in daily operations.

·       Leadership: Achieving results through people by successful objective setting, performance review, motivation, delegation, teambuilding, commitment gains, and empowerment.

·       People development: Having the ability to assess skill strengths and weaknesses of individuals and teams in order to determine what actions are appropriate to build and/or improve the needed skills.

·       Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.

·       Planning and organizing: Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.

·       Quality Orientation: Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.

Work Environment:

·       Field-based and on-site; physically demanding outdoor work on uneven terrain, including excavation and backfilling, in varying weather conditions.

Travel Requirements:

·       75–100% travel; primary region is the Eastern United States with nationwide project assignments possible.

·       Extensive regional and interstate travel; flexibility for extended hours or emergency assessments is required.

Required education and experience:

·       High school diploma or GED.

·       Experience in utility pole inspection, treatment, restoration, utility construction, or related field operations.

·       Demonstrated field leadership and knowledge of utility infrastructure and associated hazards.

·       Ability to perform physical fieldwork and safely operate specialized tools and equipment.

·       Proficiency with electronic reporting systems, tablets, GPS devices, and mobile applications.

·       Valid driver’s license and ability to meet motor-vehicle requirements.

·       Extensive travel availability and ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather.

Preferred education and experience:

·       Two or more years of pole inspection, treatment, or restoration experience.

·       Prior Crew Leader, Lead Technician, Foreman, or Field Supervisor experience.

·       Groundline inspection, wood-preservative application, steel-truss installation, and structural restoration experience.

·       Familiarity with GIS-based utility asset management and OSHA electrical-safety knowledge.

·       Pesticide applicator certification or ability to obtain required state licensing.

·       Storm assessment or emergency utility restoration experience; First Aid/CPR and OSHA training.

This is a safety sensitive position that requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Work authorization requirements:

Must meet I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: XKIG provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Benefits Offered:

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Additional Compensation:

Depending on the position and applicable eligibility requirements, additional compensation may include overtime, premium pay, or other forms of compensation as applicable. Unless otherwise stated in this posting, this position is not eligible for bonus, commission, or equity-based compensation.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

AI Usage Disclaimer:

As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.