Underground Foreman

Position Summary The Foreman is a safety focused professional with the ability to lead a crew to construct and repair electrical underground distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized powerlines and may be required to travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the General Foreman. Essential Functions Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while putting safety first. Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings. Must be experienced with coaching and training lower classification employees in safe and productive work procedures. Oversee work related to each project and assume full responsibility for its quality and completion deadline. Install and repair underground facilities, underground conductors, including trouble shooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems. Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines while using the proper tools and test equipment. Understand how and when to obtain a one shot on a reclosing device. Work in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment. Operate and maintain excavation equipment to include backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment. Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather. Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation. Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks required for testing voltage and switching of energized lines. Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential. Minimum Requirements Five (5) years of recent underground line experience. Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Willing to travel long distances on short notice. Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments. Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Work Environment While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions. Our Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) with company match Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family. About Us Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job. "Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. Pike Electric LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr