Foreman - Overhead ( Rappahannock EMC )
Pike Corporation, Virginia, MN, United States
Position Summary
The Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.
Essential Functions
Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
Able to coach crew members.
Possesses working knowledge of coaching skills.
Must be capable of coaching and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.
Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Possesses working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
Stringing overhead wire.
Setting poles and anchors.
Installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Must identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Able to properly sag wire.
Must be capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation.
Must locate puller and tensioner setups.
Must understand grounding procedures.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Can climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess necessary tools.
Must safely operate equipment.
Must phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Must safely perform a reconductoring job.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
Understands how to use a load bust tool.
Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Possesses working knowledge of line protection devices.
Understands flag and tag procedures.
Must work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
Minimum Requirements
5‑year minimum of recent field experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.
Willing to work overtime when requested.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Exposure to extreme weather conditions at construction job sites, and loud noise level; work performed in outdoor conditions.
Competencies
Self‑Motivated
Team‑Oriented
Customer‑Oriented
Must follow company safety rules and all other company policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
Pike is a Non‑union Company
NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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The Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.
Essential Functions
Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
Able to coach crew members.
Possesses working knowledge of coaching skills.
Must be capable of coaching and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.
Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Possesses working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
Stringing overhead wire.
Setting poles and anchors.
Installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Must identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Able to properly sag wire.
Must be capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation.
Must locate puller and tensioner setups.
Must understand grounding procedures.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Can climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess necessary tools.
Must safely operate equipment.
Must phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Must safely perform a reconductoring job.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
Understands how to use a load bust tool.
Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Possesses working knowledge of line protection devices.
Understands flag and tag procedures.
Must work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
Minimum Requirements
5‑year minimum of recent field experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.
Willing to work overtime when requested.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Exposure to extreme weather conditions at construction job sites, and loud noise level; work performed in outdoor conditions.
Competencies
Self‑Motivated
Team‑Oriented
Customer‑Oriented
Must follow company safety rules and all other company policies.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
Pike is a Non‑union Company
NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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