Distribution Underground Foreman (Directional Drill Crew) - Greenville, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Foreman Underground Distribution

Department: Operations

Reports To: General Foreman

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Work Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week.

Position Purpose:

The Underground Distribution Foreman works as a first level supervisor. This supervisor manages crews involved in the execution of the installation, construction and maintenance of underground electric distribution and service lines. These crews also handle transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work safely while supervising crew members in the construction or maintenance work of energized and de-energized underground electrical systems

• Competent in the skills required to maintain energized and deenergized underground conductors

• Manage resources such as labor, material, and equipment during the execution of daily schedule

• Develop and deliver Pre-Job Briefing and ensure participation by all crew members, visitors, and support personnel

• Lead, motivate, and train junior employees

• Enforce company policies to include safety regulations and standards

• Provide guidance and technical guidance to Linemen, Apprentices and Groundmen

• Complete reports and forms related to assigned projects

• Communicate and work with Customer Oversites and customers

• Plan and Setup Temporary Traffic Control Work Zones or work with third-party contractors to complete TTCWZ

• Read and interpret construction drawings, job prints, and comprehend scope of work.

• All other duties as assigned

Physical Aspects:

• The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction.

• While performing the responsibilities of this job, team-members require talking or listening. Frequently, we require the team-member to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• The team-member frequently requires performing rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel); balance; and stoop, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Team-members frequently lift or move up to or in-excess of 80 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the responsibilities of this job, team-members may frequently experience fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Employees perform powerline construction work outside and subject it to diverse weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Team-Oriented

• Leader

• Customer Service Focused

• Ethical and Honest

• Dutifully follow established Safety Rules and Company Policy

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a journey-level lineman engaged in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of distribution electrical systems

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Ability to travel and work for extended periods in multiple locations.

• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and numerous voluntary benefits.

Special Position Requirements:

This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

Reasonable Accommodations:

River City Construction is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or email View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. This means without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. *