Foreman - Overhead

**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.

**Essential Functions**:

- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
- Supervises crew members.
- Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
- Must be capable of leading and training less skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
- Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.
- Conducts pre-job briefings.
- Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
- Stringing overhead wire.
- Setting poles and anchors.
- Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross arms, 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 be able to 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.
- Must be able to identify and 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.
- Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
- Must understand how to safely operate equipment.
- Must understand how to 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 be able to 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.
- Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
- Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
- Understands flag and tag procedures.
- Learn different procedures for each utility.
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
- Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

**Other 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 at short notice, when required.
- Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
- Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
- Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
- Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
- Holds a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.
- Willing to work overtime when requested.

**Competencies**:

- Self-Motivated
- Team-Oriented
- Customer Oriented
- Safely perform all job tasks.
- Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Experience level:

- 5 years

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Foreman: 2 years (preferred)
- Overhead Lineman: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Clearwater, FL: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person