Foreman Lineman - Non-union

Description

NUFML3-Foreman Lineman-Non-Union

Transmission Foreperson primary function is to supervise a crew of up to 10 employees and to ensure the proper administration of training, disciplinary action, work production, adherence to safety practices and interpretation of policies. A willingness to travel is a must.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

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:

• Responsible for the job briefing of the crew on work tasks and the hazards associated with the job.
• Hold outage clearances.
• Provide daily communication with the client’s representatives.
• Work on various structure types of transmission lines at voltages from 69kV to 500kV.
• Directs the crew members on specific job tasks.
• Receives and interprets orders by the General Foreperson and Coordinator of utilities.
• Enforces safety practices and obtains permission from property owners to perform work.
• Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of records.
• 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.
• Directs emergency situations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in all types of Electrical Transmission Line Construction.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Foreperson.
• Must be able to perform hands on management of many types of maintenance and new construction activities.
• Must be proficient in all phases of Transmission line work, including the installation and maintenance of wood poles, H-frames, steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete poles.
• Must be experienced in wire stringing operations, wire sagging methods, assembly and installation of the many different types of hardware assemblies and fiber optic installations.
• Must be experienced in wire stringing operations, wire sagging methods, assembly and installation of the many different types of hardware assemblies and fiber optic installations.

Education & Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to perform hands-on management of many types of maintenance and new construction activities.
• Proficient in all phases of Substation Construction including but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical and Civil aspects of construction.
• Able to comprehend blueprints.
• Able to visualize the job build.
• Must be able to identify the hazards on the job.

• Must have cognition to solve problems

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience as Journeyman in Transmission Construction.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Foreperson.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees are required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• CDL Required.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.
• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

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

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Work nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods; may be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters.
• Works around hazardous equipment.
• Works with energized parts or equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment, with proper hearing protection.
• Works at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment.

Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.